Rohingya, Geopolitics and Myanmar: An Uncertain Future
Over the last five-plus years, Myanmar has made no tangible move to even signal a possible repatriation of the persecuted lot.
Over the last five-plus years, Myanmar has made no tangible move to even signal a possible repatriation of the persecuted lot.
The Myanmar issue has been holding back Asean's entire progress, including the group’s move to becoming a community and in addressing many pressing issues such as the economy.
Beijing still attaches priority to realizing national reunification through peaceful means, while not ruling out using force.
The leaders of both nations also confirmed that Tokyo and Washington would continue to work closely on addressing issues relating to China.
Biden also announced several investment pledges for Indonesia after describing the nation as a “critical partner”.
Kishida’s meeting with Yoon was the first formal in-person dialogue between the leaders of Japan and South Korea since December 2019.
With the 40th and 41st Asean Summit and related meetings drawing to a close, more details of Prime Minister Hun Sen’s various bilateral sidelines meetings are emerging.
The commitment was the first of its kind in months after Indonesia fell into palm oil crisis despite being world’s top producer.
It was the second time, throughout the course of the Asean summits, that President Marcos raised the issue of the maritime dispute over the South China Sea.
International political observers said that enhancing the relationship to the comprehensive strategic partnership would be mutually beneficial.