Parnpree-Blinken to discuss Myanmar crisis in DC

Photo taken in December 2023 shows members of the Mandalay People’s Defence Forces (MDY-PDF) preparing to release a drone on the frontline amid clashes with Myanmar’s military in northern Shan State.//AFP

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahindra-Nukara is scheduled to meet the US State Secretary Antony Blinken in Washington DC on Monday to discuss bilateral issues with the Myanmar crisis on the top agenda, according to a highly informed source.

Parnpree will leave Bangkok on Saturday for a two-day official visit from Feb 10-12 to the US at Blinken’s invitation. It will first official visit to the US.

His trip has been in the planning for some time since they last met at the Asia Pacific Economic Leaders’ Meeting in San Franciso. His visit was confirmed during the recent meeting between Parnpress and the US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivans in…