The National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) and the United Wa State Party (UWSP) held peace talks in Panghsang, Shan State, according to reports.

A delegation led by NSPNC Chairman Lieutenant-General Yar Pyae, Union Minister for Defence, travelled to Panghsang, Shan State, on November 3 for peace talks. The delegation was welcomed by UWSP Vice-Chairman U Zhao Guoan and a delegation comprising senior leaders.

The meeting was subsequently held with the participation of NSPNC Chairman Lieutenant-General Yar Pyae, Secretary Lieutenant-General Min Naing, members of the negotiation committee and advisory team, senior officers from the respective regional military command, departmental officials, as well as UWSP Vice-Chairman U Zhao Guoan, Deputy Secretary-General U Bao Ai Kham and other responsible officials.

During the meeting, NSPNC Chairman Lieutenant-General Yar Pyae said that this was his second visit to Panghsang for talks under the new government. He expressed his pleasure at learning that the people in the Wa region are fellow ethnic nationals who do not intend to secede from the Union and are committed to abiding by the 2008 Constitution. He said that the government would coordinate and cooperate in addressing matters related to education, healthcare and transportation infrastructure. He also welcomed the UWSP's rejection of online scams and its cooperation with the State government in taking measures to control and address such activities. He expressed his hope for continued cooperation, adding that efforts would continue to further strengthen mutual trust, following more than 30 years of peace-building between the State government and the UWSP.

UWSP Vice-Chairman U Zhao Guoan said that their political aspirations had been discussed at the previous meeting. He reaffirmed that the UWSP respects and abides by the 2008 Constitution, has no intention of seceding from the Union and will work within the framework of dialogue and negotiations.

NSPNC Secretary Lieutenant-General Min Naing then briefed the meeting on the progress made in implementing directives concerning education, healthcare and regional development following discussions with the President.

Participants subsequently held frank and cordial discussions on cooperation in combating online gambling and drug-related activities, improving education and healthcare services, developing transportation infrastructure, maintaining regional stability and peace, and facilitating the smooth flow of goods. The two sides also exchanged gifts and posed for a group commemorative photograph.