The ASEAN-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Leaders' Meeting on the situation in Myanmar was held on the 24th, and the chairman's statement was announced, including sending a special envoy of ASEAN to Myanmar to mediate dialogue for a peaceful solution.
The ASEAN summit meeting was held in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, on the 24th, and was attended by Commander Min Aung Hlaing, the head of the Myanmar military who caused the coup d'etat.
A statement by the Chair was issued after the meeting, stating that attendees expressed serious concern and agreed on five items for a peaceful solution.
The agreement includes immediate termination of violence and restraint by all parties, the mediation of the dialogue process by the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Presidency, and the visitation of the Special Envoy to all local parties.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who attended the meeting, told local media that Commander Min Aung Hlaing had told local media that he would not oppose ASEAN delegation visits and humanitarian assistance during the meeting. Did.
On the other hand, the five items did not include the release of those detained in the coup d'etat, such as Aung San Suu Kyi, and only stated in the chairman's statement that "there were calls for release." ..
As a regional community, ASEAN has taken a leading role in overcoming the situation, but it is likely that the question will be how much cooperation can be drawn from the army, which is in fierce conflict with the forces aiming for democratization.
Statement by the "National Union Government" launched against the Myanmar military
"ASEAN leaders must stop military violence and release political prisoners," said Sasa, a spokesman for the "National Unified Government," which was launched in Myanmar by democratic forces against the military. We welcome the news that they agreed with us. "
The statement also states, "We look forward to ASEAN's unwavering action to regain democracy and freedom in accordance with this decision."
Myanmar National Television No mention of the agreement
Commander Min Aung Hlaing's attendance at this conference was his first foreign visit after the coup.
Myanmar's national television on the night of the 24th featured the commander's attendance in the top news, saying, "The commanders discussed the political progress and future in Myanmar."
However, he did not mention the contents of the agreement included in the Chairman's statement, such as the suspension of violence and the special envoy of ASEAN.