Malaysia urges ASEAN envoy to meet Myanmar shadow government
Meanwhile, Cambodia's foreign minister said he planned to visit military-ruled Myanmar next month as a special regional envoy.
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ASEAN foreign ministers discuss 2022 priorities at retreat
It was the first face-to-face Asean foreign ministers’ meeting held by Cambodia as Asean chairman for 2022.
Asean chair mulls joint declaration on crime prevention
Within the Asean framework, each member country has the right to propose a project that would benefit the region.
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.
President Biden will cooperate with Asean on a broad range of issues: US official
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.
Cambodia PM thanks Japan for Manet visit, welcomes drill
Hun Sen also said he agreed with both countries preparing future cooperation in the military sector, including joint military drills.
Asean approach to Myanmar crisis has split the region, reveals new survey – Straits Times
Those who approve of Asean's approach number only slightly more than those in the opposing camp, the survey shows.
Myanmar junta says won’t attend Asean summit after ‘regrettable’ snub
Asean had invited Myanmar to send a “non-political representative” to this week’s foreign ministers’ meeting.
Indonesia looks to steer Asean out of Myanmar coup fallout
While the upcoming Asean retreat will touch on various topics, the Myanmar coup crisis remains high on the agenda.
Asean looks to expedite East Timor entry
The fact-finding mission to accelerate East Timor’s accession into the bloc is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2022.