Senior leaders of the 7 EAO Alliance, a coalition of ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) that signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), held an online meeting on June 18 to exchange views on their recent discussions with the junta and review the country's current political and military situation.
According to Colonel Saw Kyaw Nyunt, spokesperson for the 7 EAO Alliance, the meeting reviewed discussions previously held between alliance member EAOs and the junta's National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC).
“We refer to this meeting as a steering team meeting. On June 9 and 10, we met with the NSPNC. During that meeting, we discussed the proposals and concerns raised by our side, as well as the issues brought up by the NSPNC. This latest meeting was an opportunity for us to consult with one another and review those discussions,” he explained.
In a statement issued after the June 18 meeting, the 7 EAO Alliance said participants reviewed the current political and military landscape and examined reports submitted by the alliance's negotiation team regarding talks held with the NSPNC on June 9 and 10, 2026.
The alliance said it also reviewed the upcoming peace talks that will be jointly carried out by the 7 EAO Alliance and the NSPNC, while providing guidance and assigning responsibilities necessary for future negotiations.
Colonel Saw Kyaw Nyunt said the ceasefire signatory EAOs had presented a nine-point proposal during their meeting with the NSPNC. Among the issues discussed was a call for all parties involved in Myanmar’s ongoing armed conflict to declare a ceasefire without preconditions and participate in a broader peace process.
“We presented a nine-point framework. We urged the new government to undertake political relaxation measures, and we asked how it plans to shape its peace policy and future peace initiatives. Another proposal we put forward was for both the government and all forces currently involved in the armed conflict to discuss declaring a ceasefire without any preconditions,” he said.
The alliance also said it discussed resolving political problems through political means, building trust among relevant stakeholders, and creating an environment in which all organizations can meet and engage in dialogue, rather than restricting talks to a single designated venue.
In addition, the alliance proposed measures to support civilians affected by the ongoing political and military conflict through education, healthcare, and humanitarian assistance. It also discussed exploring ways the international community could contribute to Myanmar's peace process.
According to the alliance, the online meeting on June 18 was attended by 7 EAO Alliance Chairman General Yawd Serk, Deputy Chairman Naing Aung Min, steering team members, working committee secretaries, coordinators, and specially invited participants.
