TOKYO, October 17, 2026: The United States and Myanmar’s military-backed government held a further round of talks in Tokyo, according to people familiar with the discussions cited by Reuters. The precise agenda has not been disclosed. Previous engagement focused on an American detainee and cross-border scam operations, while access to rare-earth resources has also been discussed. Japan’s Foreign Ministry acknowledged communications with both sides but declined to describe particular diplomatic exchanges. Tokyo has not formally recognized Myanmar’s military-backed administration, making its role in the meetings politically sensitive.
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For context, read NewsNationOnline’s earlier Japan coverage. Original reporting and further details: Reuters source report.
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