Amid escalating clashes in Bhamo, Myanmar’s military leader stresses dialogue for peace

As military tensions escalate near Bhamo, the second-largest city in Kachin State, Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing emphasized the importance of dialogue as the sole path to peace in a message marking the 77th Kachin State Day on 10 January.

“Success in bringing peace to our country can only be achieved through political means, dialogue and negotiation rooted in the spirit of the Union,” the general stated.