Tatmadaw negotiators are going to meet with the representatives of the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) and adjust wrong war affairs during February, said Colonel Sai Ngin, secretary-3 of the RCSS.

The government peace negotiators met with the representatives of the RCSS in Chiang Mai, Thailand on January 14 and held an informal meeting. During the meeting both sides focused on the meeting between Tatmadaw and the RCSS, said Colonel Sai Ngin.

The first informal meeting of the government peace negotiators and the representatives of the RCSS discussed to hold a separate meeting between Tatmadaw and RCSS, but it was not successful. Now we met with Myanmar peace commission and it could pave the way for us to meet with the NRPC and Tatmadaw during February, said Colonel Sai Ngin.

“We planned to a meeting between the RCSS and Tatmadaw during the first informal meeting, but in vain. The yesterday’s meeting could pave the way a little. The RCSS will meet with the NRPC first and then with Tatmadaw,” said said Colonel Sai Ngin.

The meeting of the NRPC and the RCSS will place emphasis on political affairs and development matters. It will be held in Nay Pyi Taw or in Yangon, said Colonel Sai Ngin.

“The meeting will come at an opportune time. Both sides are negotiating to fix the date. I think it may be in February at the earliest,” said Colonel Sai Ngin.

“We will discuss matters relating to the warfare with Tatmadaw. We will have to adjust misunderstanding between RCSS and Tatmadaw. The matters relating to the JMC will have to be discussed between us,” said Colonel Sai Ngin. 

 Translated and Edited by Win Htut