Dr. Steinberg often challenged U.S. policies on Myanmar, appealing for American engagement rather than sanctions.

Myanmar "outlined very broadly that progress is being made towards an election" in 2025, he said, adding that no details, including an exact date, were discussed.

Shan State has always been Myanmar's largest producer of opium Myanmar is now the world's largest producer of opium, overtaking Afghanistan, a UN report says. Its opium production this year is ...