The fourth meeting of the 21st Century Panglong Peace Conference of Myanmar kicked off in Nay Pyi Taw on August 19, with the aim of uniting all ethnic groups and building a democratic federal union through dialogue.
Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang, accompanied by a high-ranking military delegation, departed for an official visit to Myanmar on September 24.
Seven armed groups of the Northern Alliance have vowed to continue peace meetings with the government, saying that they will discuss the message delivered by Myanmar authorities at the 21st Century Panglong Peace Conference in Nay Pyi Taw, official media reported on July 15.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said he wants stronger defence cooperation with Myanmar during a reception for Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services of Myanmar, Sen. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing