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US begins direct talks with Myanmar's military government

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The Trump administration has started direct talks with Myanmar's military-installed government, reversing years of isolating the generals after the 2021 coup. Michael Vance, US assistant secretary of state for intelligence and research, met leader Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyitaw on September 15-16. Discussions centred on closing scam centres targeting Americans and ensuring US businessman Adam Castillo's liberation.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 October 2026 at 18:37

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