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Indonesia and Thailand have committed to advancing ASEAN's peace initiative in Myanmar while broadening their security partnership to tackle transnational crimes, particularly online scam operations affecting the region.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held bilateral discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio in Manila, reaffirming their strategic partnership while addressing security cooperation, economic ties, and regional challenges.
Myanmar's full participation in ASEAN meetings remains unlikely in the near term, Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said, citing unresolved questions about the junta's adherence to the bloc's Five-Point Consensus framework.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has arrived in Manila to lead Malaysia's delegation at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The gathering will focus on West Asia tensions, Myanmar's humanitarian situation, and regional security dialogues.
Southeast Asia's top diplomats convene in Manila this week amid growing alarm over Middle East tensions, Myanmar's ongoing civil war, and escalating South China Sea disputes. The talks will attract major powers including the US, China, Russia and the EU.
The Philippines is steering ASEAN's 59th Foreign Ministers' Meeting this week, prioritising regional security, human rights protection, and multilateral dialogue amid global tensions and persistent regional flashpoints.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan heads to Manila for the annual Asean Ministers Meeting, balancing diplomatic duties with domestic campaign commitments. The gathering confronts persistent challenges including South China Sea tensions and Myanmar's unresolved political turmoil.
ASEAN foreign ministers will convene in Manila next week to chart a path forward on Myanmar, building on recent face-to-face discussions in Thailand and working within the Five-Point Consensus framework.
The Philippines, holding ASEAN's chair, plans a humanitarian mission to Myanmar by December 2026 led by Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro. The initiative gained support from all stakeholders during meetings with regional partners and Myanmar representatives.
ASEAN has doubled down on its Five-Point Consensus as the basis for resolving Myanmar's crisis, even after Naypyidaw rejected the peace plan. The bloc emphasizes humanitarian assistance, violence reduction, and political dialogue.
The Philippines has declared support for ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar while advocating a more flexible, pragmatic approach to its implementation based on evolving conditions, signalling the bloc's willingness to adapt its strategy.
The Philippines, currently chairing ASEAN, will host an informal meeting between Myanmar's foreign minister and ASEAN counterparts in Bangkok on July 12, representing the first face-to-face engagement since the 2021 coup.
Thailand is hosting two informal ASEAN Foreign Ministers meetings focused on Myanmar, with discussions centred on implementing the Five-Point Consensus and advancing regional peace efforts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that resolving Myanmar's political turmoil demands inclusive engagement with all parties, emphasising that the country's people must chart their own course forward.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the nation's commitment to resolving the Myanmar crisis through dialogue rather than military intervention, positioning Thailand as a crucial mediator given its geographical proximity and regional influence.