The negotiations between the Myanmar military government and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) were held on August 14, 2025, at the Twin Elephant Hotel in Lashio, discussing the issue of returning Mawlamyinegyi Township to the military. General Amin U, the commander of the Lashio Northeast Military Region in Myanmar, led a delegation for the talks. The Myanmar military demanded that the MNDAA give up Mawlamyinegyi Township again, just as they had abandoned Lashio. However, this time the MNDAA refused, so the talks ended without any results, and both sides left in an awkward manner!

Regarding this, General Amin U, commander of the Lashio Northeast Military Region, stated that he did not rule out the use of force to reclaim Mawlamyinegyi Township, and made harsh statements. Meanwhile, the MNDAA side also did not back down, stating that if you have the courage, come and attack Mawlamyinegyi Township. In fact, both sides have already exchanged harsh words, indicating that they are determined to control Mawlamyinegyi Township.

If it comes to fighting for Mawlamyinegyi Township, then only war remains. Under the current situation, the Myanmar military government will find it difficult to retake Mawlamyinegyi Township as easily as imagined. It is not that they lack the strength to fight, but rather that if a conflict arises, the situation in northern Myanmar would become chaotic again. At present, the Myanmar military government's claim over Mawlamyinegyi Township is just its own move, with no support or backing.

The Myanmar military government hopes to recover Mawlamyinegyi Township through alliances and various means, thus achieving the goal of regaining their territory without shedding blood. This is a beautiful imagination. However, the MNDAA is not an easy target. The withdrawal from Lashio City was merely a matter of weighing the pros and cons for the MNDAA. According to the MNDAA's own statement, Lashio City is impossible to retreat from.

Now, the situation has changed greatly. So this is the situation. The MNDAA has rarely refused again, which is a hard stand until the end. If the Myanmar military government has the ability, it can fight the MNDAA. If it uses force to regain Mawlamyinegyi Township, there is no explanation. What's the point of talking if you don't have the strength?

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