ASEAN, Myanmar

ASEAN tells Myanmar military rulers peace should be priority, not election
Myanmar has been in turmoil since 2021 when its military overthrew the government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
‘Stop the violence’: ASEAN tells Myanmar to prioritise peace over holding elections, says bloc chair Malaysia
Malaysia has appointed a new ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar to try and implement the regional bloc’s stalled peace plan for the war-torn country.
ASEAN tells Myanmar to prioritize ceasefire over elections
Langkawi, Malaysia—Southeast Asian foreign ministers told Myanmar's junta to prioritise a ceasefire in its civil war over fresh elections during a meeting
At Langkawi meet, Asean ministers tell Myanmar to focus on ceasefire in civil war instead of elections
Southeast Asian foreign ministers told Myanmar’s junta to prioritise a ceasefire in its civil war over fresh elections during a meeting in Malaysia
ASEAN tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority
By Danial Azhar LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) -Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar's military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its priority,
ASEAN warns Myanmar its election has to be 'inclusive'
LANGKAWI, Malaysia -- ASEAN foreign ministers warned Myanmar's military regime on Sunday that its election planned for this year has to be "inclusive" and "involve all stakeholders."
Myanmar, South China Sea to feature in Asean Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi
LANGKAWI: The ongoing Myanmar crisis and tensions in the South China Sea will feature in the discussions at the Asean Foreign Ministers' Retreat here during the weekend, says Malaysian Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin.
ASEAN Urges Myanmar: Ceasefire Over Elections Amid Crisis
ASEAN has urged Myanmar's military government to prioritize ceasing hostilities and initiating dialogue over organizing elections amid ongoing civil war. Malaysia's foreign minister emphasized the need for unrestricted humanitarian access and stressed adherence to ASEAN's peace plan.
Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territori
Malaysia takes on ASEAN mantle but tempers expectations on Myanmar, South China Sea
Southeast Asian foreign ministers hold a closed-doors retreat in Malaysia on Sunday, as the country hosts its first meeting as chair of the regional bloc ASEAN amid an intensifying civil war in Myanmar and confrontations in the South China Sea.
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ASEAN appoints new special envoy for Myanmar
ASEAN's fifth envoy to Myanmar, Tan Sri Othman Hashim, appointed during the bloc's meeting of foreign ministers.
ASEAN Members Steadfast In Efforts To Restore Peace, Stability In Myanmar: Malaysian FM
Working toward restoring peace and stability in Myanmar remains a top priority for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ...
Malaysia names ex-diplomat Othman Hashim ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar crisis
Malaysia's has appointed diplomat Othman Hashim as the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN's special envoy on the crisis in army-ruled Myanmar, its foreign minister said on Sunday.
Aspirations for democracy and human rights must shape Myanmar’s future
Myanmar remains one of the region’s most pressing challenges, demanding Asean’s collective attention and decisive action to ...
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ASEAN's Diplomatic Crossroads: Navigating Challenges on Multiple Fronts
Southeast Asian foreign ministers convened in Malaysia to address Myanmar's civil war and South China Sea tensions. Despite ...
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Malaysia hosts key ASEAN meeting ahead of Trump's return
LANGKAWI, Malaysia -- Foreign ministers from ASEAN member countries convene Sunday to discuss this year's priorities for the ...