ASEAN ministers push stalled peace plan in Myanmar talks

ASEAN perlu proaktif tangani krisis di Myanmar

KUALA LUMPUR: Pertubuhan ASEAN perlu mengambil pendekatan lebih proaktif, menyeluruh dan realistik dalam mencari penyelesaian proses damai krisis yang berlaku di Myanmar. Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata, usaha itu dapat dicapai melalui libat urus dengan pihak berkuasa Myanmar, parti politik, kumpulan bersenjata etnik dan serta pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) tempatan. Bagaimanapun katanya, usaha ... Read more The post ASEAN perlu proaktif tangani krisis di Myanmar appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Asean’s side deals in Myanmar risk missing where the power truly lies

As Asean foreign ministers prepare to meet in Manila from July 21-22, a quiet but significant shift is under way in the bloc’s approach to Myanmar. Although the Association of Southeast Asian Nations remains formally committed to the “five-point consensus”, several member states appear to be reconsidering the collective pressure strategy adopted since the 2021 coup. Rather than abandoning the consensus outright, they argue that more direct engagement with Naypyidaw may be necessary to encourage...

ASEAN freeze remains despite Myanmar FM talks: Thailand

ASEAN freeze remains despite Myanmar FM talks: Thailand

Thailand, Malaysia eye September peace talks on southern border conflict

BANGKOK, July 1 — Thailand and Malaysia are expected to hold high-level peace talks on the situation in...

ASEAN calls for ‘concrete actions’ to reduce violence in Myanmar

Myanmar Foreign Minister U Tin Maung Swe briefs ASEAN counterparts in first such meeting since 2021 coup

Malaysia Says Myanmar’s New Leadership More Open to ASEAN Peace Efforts

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Myanmar’s newly formed government appears more receptive to regional engagement than its predecessor, raising cautious hopes for renewed diplomatic efforts to address the country’s prolonged conflict. The remarks follow a meeting with Myanmar Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe in Naypyitaw, where discussions focused on ASEAN’s stalled five point peace [] The post Malaysia Says Myanmar’s New Leadership More Open to ASEAN Peace Efforts appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

World : ASEAN Stands By Five-Point Consensus, Pushes Implementation On Myanmar

By Kenny Teng BANGKOK, July 12 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has reaffirmed the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) as its primary framework for addressing the situation in Myanmar, with a renewed focus on humanitarian assistance, reducing violence, and promoting inclusive political dialogue.

ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting, Philippines says

MANILA, July 10 (Reuters) - 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 Southeast Asian Nations, the Philippines will lead Sunday's gathering in Bangkok, the first in-person meeting with Myanmar's top diplomat since a 2021 coup and ensuing conflict that led to the exclusion of the ruling generals from the bloc's summits.

Governor stresses lasting peace as key to economic stability in KP

Governor stresses lasting peace as key to economic stability in KP

Myanmar tells ASEAN ‘sister’ Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, envoy says

Top diplomats of the 11-member Southeast Asian bloc met with their Myanmar counterpart for the first time since the coup, in an effort to kick-start a peace ​initiative.

European Union should address Vietnam's transnational repression in Thailand

Ahead of the 14th European Union (EU)-Vietnam human rights dialogue, which is scheduled to be held in Brussels on 2 July 2026, the International Federation for Human Right (FIDH) joins 17 other groups in calling on the EU to address Vietnam's ongoing transnational repression in Thailand. 1 July 2026. While the EU recently elevated its relationship with Vietnam to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, civic space within Vietnam continues to shrink. This repression is no longer contained () - Vietnam / News

Indonesia affirms readiness to assist Myanmar peace process via ASEAN

Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to help Myanmar achieve lasting peace through ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus, ...

Lai urges democracies to unite against transnational repression

Taipei, June 23 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Tuesday called for closer international cooperation to counter transnational repression, describing it as a growing challenge facing democracies around the world.

Shehbaz Sharif: Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum Will Contribute to Strengthening Regional Peace, Stability

Shehbaz Sharif: Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum Will Contribute to Strengthening Regional Peace, Stability

Myanmar’s Civil War Started With a Coup 5 Years Ago. Here’s the Impact.

The civil war in Myanmar has churned for five years, with the military finding ever more creative ways to kill people who are fighting for democracy and an end to ethnic repression. But the conflict has garnered little attention compared with those in the Middle East and Ukraine. Myanmar’s former army chief, U Min Aung []