Representatives of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and Myanmar’s military authorities have signed a six-point record of discussions that includes cooperation on Senior General Min Aung Hlaing’s proposed 100-day peace initiative, according to an announcement by the authorities.
The document was signed following talks held in Naypyidaw on 19 July between a TNLA delegation led by Vice Chair Tar Jok Jar and the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC), headed by Lieutenant General Yar Pyae.
According to the military authorities, the two sides agreed to cooperate on the 100-day peace initiative, respect the Haigeng agreements reached during previous China-mediated negotiations, implement the ceasefire arrangements already agreed upon and work to improve the livelihoods of local communities.
The six-point record also includes commitments to pursue political issues through political dialogue, continue cooperation in the peace process, and support improvements in education, healthcare, regional development and transport infrastructure, the authorities said.
A source familiar with the discussions told New Day Myanmar that the TNLA also requested the establishment of a Ta’ang State and said it had no intention of seeking secession from the Union, adding that it wished to continue peace negotiations.
The source said the military side responded that any such request would have to be considered in accordance with existing laws and established legal procedures.
Neither the TNLA nor the NSPNC has publicly released further details of the discussions concerning the proposed Ta’ang State.
Under Myanmar’s 2008 Constitution, only Namhsan and Mantong townships are designated as the Palaung Self-Administered Zone. It remains unclear which additional areas the TNLA envisions as part of a proposed Ta’ang State.
The TNLA and Myanmar’s military reached a ceasefire in late October 2025 following mediation by China. After Min Aung Hlaing assumed the presidency, the TNLA also issued a statement welcoming his appointment.
TNLA spokesperson Lway Yay Oo confirmed on 19 July that the delegation had travelled to Naypyidaw but said details of the discussions would only be known after the delegation returned.
Sources told New Day Myanmar that the TNLA delegation remained in Naypyidaw as of 20 July, with further rounds of discussions between the two sides still possible.
New Day Myanmar was unable to independently verify the claims made by the source familiar with the talks regarding the proposal for a Ta’ang State.
