CNI News
January 23, 2026

Vice Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, Vice Senior General Soe Win, met with General Direk Bongkarn, Head of the Neighboring Countries Coordination Center (NCCC) under the Royal Thai Army Operation Center, in Nay Pyi Taw on January 22, 2026.

During the meeting, they discussed the following key areas:

Border Stability and Trade: Cooperation between the two governments and their respective armed forces to maintain peace and stability in border regions to restore bilateral trade and the flow of goods.

Combatting Illegal Activities: The necessity of working together to prevent illegal trade and illicit businesses along the borders.

National Security Priorities: The Myanmar government’s commitment to treating the prevention of a resurgence in online scams and gambling, as well as anti-drug operations, as a national responsibility.

Information Sharing: Increasing collaboration and the exchange of information between the two nations.

Election Updates: Nay Pyi Taw reported that they discussed the successful completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the 2025 General Election, as well as plans to proceed with Phase 3 on January 25.