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Myanmar is unlikely to resume full participation in ASEAN meetings in the near future, Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro indicated, citing ongoing concerns about the junta's adherence to the bloc's Five-Point Consensus on the crisis.
The Philippines will host ASEAN foreign ministers next week to discuss the way forward on Myanmar following recent engagement in Thailand. An extended informal consultation on the Five-Point Consensus will take place without Myanmar's participation.
Vietnam's foreign minister has reaffirmed his country's commitment to supporting Myanmar through ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus, emphasising the need for sustained dialogue and practical measures to aid the country's economic and political recovery.
ASEAN has doubled down on its Five-Point Consensus as the cornerstone of Myanmar policy, with foreign ministers convening in Bangkok to press for implementation on humanitarian assistance, violence reduction, and inclusive dialogue.
The Philippines has reaffirmed ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus as the primary framework for resolving Myanmar's crisis while advocating a more pragmatic approach to its implementation that responds to evolving circumstances.
Thailand is hosting two informal meetings of ASEAN foreign ministers focused on Myanmar, with the Philippines chairing discussions aimed at advancing regional consensus on the crisis and supporting peace efforts.