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Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will travel to Thailand for a regional summit as his country reels from an earthquake that killed thousands and left cities in ruin.
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Myanmar leader to attend Bangkok summit as quake deaths mount
Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will travel to Thailand for a regional summit as his country reels from an earthquake that killed thousands and left cities in ruin. The earthquake in central Myanmar last Friday killed 3,085 people and injured 4,715, the junta has said. Hundreds more are missing and the toll is expected to rise.
Myanmar's leader expected to attend regional summit in Bangkok, Thailand says
Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will attend the regional BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok this week, Thailand's foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura did not specify if Min Aung Hlaing would attend the meeting in-person or remotely.
Myanmar Junta Chief to Join Regional Summit in Person, Thailand Says
Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will attend the regional BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok this week, Thailand's foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura did not specify if Min Aung Hlaing would attend the meeting in-person or remotely.
Myanmar military fires on convoy bringing aid to earthquake-hit regions
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has also rejected calls for a ceasefire to facilitate the delivery of desperately needed relief supplies.
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Myanmar mourns earthquake dead with one minute of silence as hopes for survivors fade
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Foreign Ministers at Bangkok regional gathering stand in silence to remember victims of devastating earthquake
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to a grand welcome in Bangkok on Thursday. The Prime minister, who is visiting Thailand for a two-day visit, will be attending the 2025 edition of BIMSTEC summit amid ongoing tariff war. PM Modi was received by the Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
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