Indonesia tells Asean’s special Myanmar envoy to start inclusive dialogue
Member states had recently agreed to name Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn as the Asean special envoy to Myanmar.
Member states had recently agreed to name Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn as the Asean special envoy to Myanmar.
Washington is looking to expand its relationship with Asean in every way, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink said.
Hun Sen also said he agreed with both countries preparing future cooperation in the military sector, including joint military drills.
Those who approve of Asean's approach number only slightly more than those in the opposing camp, the survey shows.
Asean had invited Myanmar to send a “non-political representative” to this week’s foreign ministers’ meeting.
While the upcoming Asean retreat will touch on various topics, the Myanmar coup crisis remains high on the agenda.
The fact-finding mission to accelerate East Timor’s accession into the bloc is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2022.
Former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon said Hun Sen's recent visit to Myanmar was an important step towards a solution to the conflict.
He made the remarks during a meeting with the Senate’s Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Media and Information.
Thousands of Myanmar residents fled across the border to Thailand and India as armed conflict escalated following the military coup.