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Oct 16, 2026 at 1:13 AM ET
US and Myanmar government hold talks in Tokyo
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The US and Myanmar's military-backed government held talks in Tokyo last week, people familiar with the matter said. It was their second meeting in a month as Washington increases re-engagement with Myanmar's military rulers, whom it shunned after the 2021 coup.
WHO: The US and Myanmar's military-backed government
WHAT: Held talks in Tokyo.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 12:40 AM ET
WHERE: Tokyo, Japan
WHY: The talks were part of Washington's increased re-engagement with Myanmar's military rulers.
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