A lobbying company from Washington has agreed to a $3 million yearly contract with Myanmar’s Ministry of Information to help the military-run country reestablish its relationship with the United States.
DCI Group signed the deal with Myanmar’s Ministry of Information on July 31.
Following Myanmar’s 2021 military coup led by Min Aung Hlaing, an Israeli-Canadian lobbyist ended his engagement with the regime, saying U.S. sanctions made it impossible to receive payment.
Questions regarding the effect of U.S. sanctions on the contract between Myanmar’s Ministry of Information and DCI Group were not addressed by the U.S. Treasury, State Department, DCI Group, or Myanmar’s embassy in Washington.
The creation of the interim government leaves Myanmar’s power structure unchanged, with Min Aung Hlaing holding both acting president and military chief roles.
He has conveyed a clear willingness to reconnect with the Trump administration following a prolonged period of isolation.
In a signed letter this month, Trump directly notified Min Aung Hlaing of potential new tariffs on Myanmar’s U.S.-bound exports amid his broader trade campaign.
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The general lauded Trump’s decisive leadership, appealed for tariff cuts and eased sanctions, and showed readiness to send negotiators to Washington if needed.
