A delegation led by Union Minister for Defence and Chairman of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) Lt-Gen Yar Pyae held talks with a delegation led by Vice-Chairman U Kyauk Kaw Ann and comprising senior leaders of the United Wa State Party (UWSP) in Panghsan, Shan State, on 3 November.
During the meeting, NSPNC Chairman LtGen Yar Pyae said that this was his second visit to Panghsan for talks under the new government. He expressed satisfaction at learning that the people of the Wa region are fellow national brethren who respect the 2008 Constitution and have no intention of seceding from the Union. He assured the attendees that the needs of the region in education, healthcare and transport infrastructure would be coordinated and addressed. He also commended the UWSP for rejecting online fraud operations and actively cooperating with the Government to regulate and suppress such activities, expressing his hope for continued cooperation. He added that, building on more than 30 years of peace established with the Government, efforts would continue to strengthen and consolidate mutual trust.
In response, UWSP Vice-Chairman U Kyauk Kaw Ann said that their political aspirations had been presented during the previous round of talks. He reaffirmed that the UWSP respects and abides by the 2008 Constitution, has no intention of seceding from the Union, and will pursue its objectives strictly through dialogue and negotiation.
NSPNC Secretary Lt-Gen Min Naing then provided an update on the implementation of directives concerning education, healthcare and regional development issued following the meeting with the President.
The attendees subsequently held cordial and frank discussions on cooperation in eradicating online gambling and illicit drug activities, developing education, healthcare and transport infrastructure, maintaining regional peace and stability, and facilitating the flow of goods. The meeting concluded with an exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photo session, according to news reports.
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