The United States talks to the opposition of the Burmese military government. Pledges to extend support to the civilian government

Reuters – US officials met online with members of the opposition SPDC on Friday and pledged to extend direct aid to help their transition to a civilian government. and they agreed that pressure had to be kept on the military government. The US State Department said

News of the meeting came after China asked neighboring countries to help war-torn Burma. Develop a process of reconciliation and peace. When the Chinese Foreign Minister met dialogue partners from Laos, Burma and Thailand

A US statement said Friday’s meeting included State Department adviser Tom Sullivan, US Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Michael Schieffer and national unity leaders of the National Advisory Council. Unity and leaders of major defense organizations such as the Karen National Union. Karen National Progressive Party and Chin National Front

Burmese state media reported on Thursday. that China has promised to provide technical assistance in maintaining the inventory; followed by elections That is a sign that Beijing is supporting the military government that has been ousted by armed groups and is still losing ground.

Myanmar has been in turmoil since 2021, when the military overthrew an elected civilian government in a coup. and suddenly stopped the country’s progress towards full democracy.

In their meeting Sullivan and the opposition group agree on the importance of continuing to pressure the military regime to change course.

US officials also said that Washington would continue to extend support and direct assistance to those who support democracy. To improve our ability to provide important public services and humanitarian aid to those in need.

Both sides promised to work together with the international community. including the Special Representative for Burmese Affairs from the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. to end the crisis

Earlier, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the situation in Myanmar was alarming. and recommends that neighboring countries encourage cooperation with Burma to create economic and social conditions that prevent conflict.

He said that China supports the democratic movement in Burma. and support regional plans to find a way out of the ongoing crisis.