The Chin People's Union/Chin People's Army (CPU/CPA) announced on April 20 that it held a meeting with the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA), during which both sides discussed issues aimed at benefiting the Chin and Arakan (Rakhine) communities and agreed on plans for future cooperation.

At the invitation of the ULA/AA, members of the CPU/CPA Central Executive Committee visited Arakan State in February, where they met with leaders of the host organization, according to CPU/CPA.

During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on developments in the ongoing Spring Revolution. They also discussed the importance of good neighborliness and mutual benefit between Chin and Arakan states, and agreed on plans for future cooperation.

The CPU/CPA also released a photo showing AA officials, including ULA/AA leader and Commander-in-Chief Major General Twan Mrat Naing, together with members of the CPU/CPA Central Executive Committee, smiling and engaged in face-to-face discussions.

In its statement, the CPU/CPA acknowledged and expressed gratitude that its Central Executive Committee members received a warm welcome and excellent hospitality from the ULA/AA during a two-week visit to Arakan State, where they were taken to various landmark sites and gained valuable learning experiences.

The CPU/CPA emerged from the initial phase of a merger of four Chin armed groups based in Paletwa, Mindat, Matupi, and Kanpetlet townships in Chin State, as part of a move toward forming the Chin Brotherhood Alliance as a unified armed force. The AA also maintains warm relations with the Chin Brotherhood Alliance.