Myanmar Junta Outlines 2025 Election Plans at Regional Diplomacy Talks

The military-led government discussed its roadmap for elections with neighboring countries, though critics question the legitimacy of the proposed vote.

• Myanmar's junta foreign minister briefed neighbors, including Thailand, China, and India, on plans for a 2025 election during regional talks in Bangkok.
• The junta highlighted steps such as a population census, registration of 53 political parties, and the potential inclusion of foreign election observers.
• Critics have dismissed the election plan as a sham, citing ongoing civil war, a collapsing economy, and the exclusion of key opposition groups from the process.
• Neighboring countries expressed cautious optimism for dialogue but emphasized the need for broader engagement and adherence to ASEAN's Five Point Consensus peace plan.
• The meetings mark Thailand's attempt to take a leadership role in addressing the Myanmar crisis, as Malaysia prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025.

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