CNI News
June 18, 2027
The Shan State Progress Party (SSPP) and the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) met for talks on June 12, 2026, at the Shwe San Eain Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw.
According to a statement released by the SSPP on June 17, 2026, the SSPP presented 7 points for discussion, while the NSPNC put forward 6 points during the meeting.
The SSPP emphasized that political issues should be resolved through political means rather than military force. They stated that they are working towards the emergence of a Union based on democracy and a federal system that guarantees equality and self-determination. They noted that lessons should be learned from past incidents that damaged mutual trust to prevent them from recurring, and asserted that any future disputes between the two militaries would be resolved peacefully through negotiation.
Additionally, the SSPP discussed the following points: Current Military Situation: There are currently no clashes or intentional attacks between their forces and the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Military).
Law Enforcement Collaboration: The SSPP is cooperating with the government to combat online scams (cyber fraud) and drug trafficking within its controlled territories.
Regional Development: To improve necessary regional infrastructure and connectivity, they requested the laying of asphalt roads.
Education Sector Support: They called for an increase in the construction of school buildings, the provision of textbooks, and the appointment of more teaching staff.
The delegation of the SSPP.
Resource Access: They requested permission for the timely transportation of fuel supplies needed by local civilians within SSPP-controlled areas.
In response, the NSPNC discussed and countered with the following points: Development Assistance: They instructed the SSPP to compile detailed lists and statistics regarding local development needs and submit them to the NSPNC, which will then coordinate and present them to the relevant authorities. Security Cooperation: They stressed the need for the SSPP to cooperate closely and seriously with local government officials to combat online scams and drug trafficking.
Peace Building: They highlighted the necessity of collaborating for regional stability and development to move forward to the next level of building a sustainable, long-term peace.
Maintaining Stability: To preserve the stability of current peace outcomes, both sides must exercise restraint to ensure there is no involvement or alliance with other armed groups that could undermine regional peace.
Agreement Adherence: Both sides agreed to respect, recognize, and jointly implement existing state-level and union-level bilateral agreements.
The delegation of the NSPNC.
Next Meeting: The next round of talks is tentatively scheduled to be held in Nay Pyi Taw during the last week of July 2026.
The Shan State Progress Party (SSPP) is an ethnic armed organization (EAO) that has not signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA).
Currently, the SSPP/SSA is a member of the Federal Political Negotiation and Consultative Committee (FPNCC), which includes the United Wa State Army (UWSA), National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA), Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), Arakha Army (AA), and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA).
Furthermore, there are allegations that the SSPP has sold arms and ammunition to some armed forces fighting against the Myanmar Military in the Spring Revolution that emerged after February 1, 2021.
