Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, U Tin Maung Swe, received a delegation led by Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, who paid an official visit to Nay Pyi Taw, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 11:00 hours on 12 November 2026.
During the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers exchanged views on the progress made in bilateral relations and discussed matters of mutually beneficial cooperation, including developments in Myanmar, peace process, stability in the border areas, trade and investment, natural gas and energy sectors, connectivity between the two countries, and matters relating to Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand. They also discussed ways to further strengthen close cooperation between the two countries within ASEAN.
The Union Minister briefed the Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on the developments in Myanmar, including preparations for holding by-elections, ongoing efforts to promote the development of the education and health sectors, the implementation of a market-oriented economic system, and efforts to advance the peace process along the path of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA). The two sides also discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including maintaining peace and stability along the border areas of the two countries and ensuring the protection of Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand. The Union Minister also expressed his appreciation to Thailand for its support and assistance not only in Myanmar’s peace process but also in facilitating the restoration of Myanmar’s original role in ASEAN.
The Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister acknowledged the positive developments in Myanmar, including the expansion of the delivery of humanitarian assistance in cooperation with ASEAN and ongoing efforts in the peace process. He reaffirmed Thailand’s continued support for Myanmar’s peace efforts and emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in various areas, including border security and stability, environmental conservation, particularly river pollution, investment in the energy sector, reopening of border checkpoints, promotion of border trade, import-related matters, and connectivity between the two countries.
Following the meeting, the Union Minister presented a Letter of Appreciation to the Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, expressing his gratitude to the Government of Thailand and Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) for providing the conference facilities for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar.
Then, the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Tin Maung Swe hosted a luncheon for the delegation led by Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, at the MGallery Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw.
The delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, departed Nay Pyi Taw at 1815 hrs on 12 November 2026. The Thai delegation was seen off at Nay Pyi Taw International Airport by U Ko Ko Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nay Pyi Taw
Dated: 12 November 2026
