Myanmar's Junta Chief Meets Foreign Leaders as Military Limits Aid
Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, recently attended a major regional summit in Bangkok, marking a rare diplomatic engagement since his country descended into turmoil following the 2021 coup. The summit, hosted by BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation), brought together key leaders from India, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. While the junta chief held bilateral discussions with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the United Nations criticized the military’s continued restrictions on humanitarian aid in areas devastated by a deadly earthquake that claimed over 3,100 lives.
| Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing attends the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 4, 2025. Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ |
| Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrive ahead of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 4, 2025. Thailand Government House/ |
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