The Myanmar government has accused some ASEAN member states of imposing "restrictive and discriminatory measures" against it and depriving the Myanmar government of equal representation within the regional organization.
According to AFP, the 48th ASEAN Summit was recently held in the Philippines. ASEAN is comprised of 11 Southeast Asian countries, including Myanmar.
On Monday, Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that the positive developments in the current situation in Myanmar have been recognized by the majority of ASEAN member states, but a few countries continue to impose restrictions on Myanmar.
The statement pointed out that these countries "deprive the Myanmar government of equal representation," and interfere in Myanmar’s internal affairs through criticism and pressure.
On February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military launched a coup, overthrowing the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi and sentencing her to prison, resulting in ongoing turmoil in Myanmar.
In April of the same year, ASEAN leaders reached a "Five-Point Consensus" with Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing, urging Myanmar to ceasefire, start dialogue, and allow humanitarian aid to enter in order to promote national reconciliation.
However, this year’s rotating chair of the summit, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., recently stated that most ASEAN countries are disappointed that Myanmar has yet to implement the "Five-Point Consensus," and are discussing how to advance the stalled process.
Myanmar, for its part, emphasized that the new government was formed after an election. Although major opposition parties, including Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy, were excluded, the Myanmar people had nevertheless "exercised their democratic rights."
The statement also pointed out that although Myanmar has faced unfair treatment from some ASEAN member countries over the past five years, it has continued to exercise patience.
Some ASEAN countries such as Thailand expressed congratulations after Min Aung Hlaing assumed power and promised to help stabilize the border situation; but other member states have taken a colder attitude.
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan stated at the ASEAN summit that Myanmar is not yet ready to return to the negotiating table because "atrocities against its own people are still taking place."
On Monday, Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that the positive developments in the current situation in Myanmar have been recognized by the majority of ASEAN member states, but a few countries continue to impose restrictions on Myanmar.
The statement pointed out that these countries "deprive the Myanmar government of equal representation," and interfere in Myanmar’s internal affairs through criticism and pressure.
On February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military launched a coup, overthrowing the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi and sentencing her to prison, resulting in ongoing turmoil in Myanmar.
In April of the same year, ASEAN leaders reached a "Five-Point Consensus" with Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing, urging Myanmar to ceasefire, start dialogue, and allow humanitarian aid to enter in order to promote national reconciliation.
However, this year’s rotating chair of the summit, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., recently stated that most ASEAN countries are disappointed that Myanmar has yet to implement the "Five-Point Consensus," and are discussing how to advance the stalled process.
Myanmar, for its part, emphasized that the new government was formed after an election. Although major opposition parties, including Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy, were excluded, the Myanmar people had nevertheless "exercised their democratic rights."
The statement also pointed out that although Myanmar has faced unfair treatment from some ASEAN member countries over the past five years, it has continued to exercise patience.
Some ASEAN countries such as Thailand expressed congratulations after Min Aung Hlaing assumed power and promised to help stabilize the border situation; but other member states have taken a colder attitude.
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan stated at the ASEAN summit that Myanmar is not yet ready to return to the negotiating table because "atrocities against its own people are still taking place."