NSS – Nov 9 

The National Defence and Security Council meeting (3/2023) was held yesterday in Naypyidaw discussing northern Shan State conflict. 

Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing remarked during the meeting that root cause of the northern Shan State clashes is drug. In fact, the armed groups in the region are generating money from drug smugglings that could extend their military strength; and consequently, Myanmar Police Force shall be upgraded for ensuring effective drug control. 

There are opium production, trading, gambling and many other illegal businesses in the territory, Senior General said. 

In addition, quality and capacity of the Myanmar Police Force shall be upgraded for ensuring effective law enforcement and country’s tranquility, he stated.

What is more, he added that civilians and governmental staff who are trapped in Chinshwehaw have to be saved and the necessary processes are being carried out to transfer to the safe place. 

At present, China-Myanmar relations is upholding tied.