ASEAN to Discuss Engagement with Myanmar at Special Meeting, Philippines Says
The informal talks will let Myanmar brief ASEAN ministers on the civil war and possible steps on violence, dialogue and aid, the Philippines said.
- Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will hold an informal meeting in Bangkok on Sunday with Myanmar's Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe to address the country's civil war and regional engagement.
- The 11-nation bloc excluded Myanmar from summits since late 2021 after the military failed to implement the 'Five-Point Consensus,' a roadmap for de-escalation amid civil war that has killed an estimated 100,000 people.
- Lawmakers in Myanmar's military-aligned parliament recently endorsed a resolution asking the government to challenge ASEAN's position, calling the peace plan 'interference in its internal affairs' and a violation of the bloc's core principles.
- The Bangkok gathering will allow foreign ministers to exchange views on regional engagement and discuss concrete steps for Myanmar to address cessation of violence, constructive dialogue, and humanitarian assistance.
- President Min Aung Hlaing has spearheaded a campaign to normalize diplomatic relations since taking office in April, conducting high-profile state visits to Laos and China to restore ties with regional neighbors.
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ASEAN to hold talks with Myanmar on July 12th after five years of sanctions; Thailand co-hosts, Philippines chairs; aiming for a five-point consensus.
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ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting, Philippines says
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Asean to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting
The Philippines said Sunday’s meeting would be informal, giving Myanmar a chance to update Asean members on the country’s situation. (EPA Images pic) MANILA: An upcoming meeting between foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian grouping Asean and their counterpart from Myanmar will tackle the country’s civil war and its engagement with the bloc after five years in the cold, the Philippines said on Friday. As chair of the 11-member Association of …
Asean foreign ministers to hold meeting with Myanmar counterpart in Bangkok at weekend
HANOI - Foreign Ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc Asean will hold an informal meeting with their Myanmar counterpart ‌in Bangkok on Sunday, Thailand and Vietnam said on Thursday.
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