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Coverage dated October 8, 2026

Myanmar’s military-backed leader seeks closer ties on visit to Malaysia as he pivots to diplomacy

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Myanmar’s military-backed leader pressed on with his pivot to diplomacy on a visit to Malaysia, his first since becoming president earlier this year, holding talks Thursday with the country’s prime minister and other officials in an effort to boost ties.

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    KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Myanmar’s military-backed leader pressed on with his pivot to diplomacy on a visit to Malaysia, his first since becoming president earlier this year, holding talks Thursday with the country’s prime minister and other officials in an effort to boost ties.

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