Shwe Phee Myay, June 18, Naypyidaw
The Shan State Progress Party (SSPP) released a statement confirming that its representatives met with the military junta in Naypyidaw on June 12 to discuss a seven-point proposal aimed primarily at preventing the outbreak of further military clashes.
According to the statement, the SSPP emphasized resolving outstanding political issues through political dialogue and establishing a union rooted in a democratic framework. Furthermore, the delegation proposed setting up bilateral negotiation mechanisms to peacefully resolve any contentious issues or territorial disputes that may arise between the two forces.
Furthermore, the SSPP clarified that it has no strategic intent to attack the military junta, noting an absence of active hostilities between the two sides.
Instead, the group stated it is actively collaborating with the military regime to dismantle online scam syndicates and combat drug trafficking within SSPP-controlled territories.
According to the official statement, the bilateral discussions on the seven-point proposal also addressed securing authorization to transport essential fuel supplies into SSPP-administered zones.
During the meeting, the military junta urged the preservation of existing peace gains to maintain regional stability. The junta representatives stressed that both sides must strictly avoid any alignment, cooperation, or ties with external armed organizations whose activities undermine local security.
Furthermore, both parties reportedly agreed to uphold and implement existing state- and union-level accords. A subsequent round of talks is scheduled to take place in Naypyidaw during the final week of July.
The bilateral talks were attended by an SSPP delegation led by Vice Chairman Lieutenant General Khun Hseng. The military junta’s side was represented by Vice General Yar Pyae, Chairman of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC).
As an ethnic armed organization (EAO) that has previously signed state- and union-level ceasefires, the SSPP has engaged in frequent diplomatic discussions with the military junta throughout the post-coup period.
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