Malaysia PM raises prospect of ASEAN engaging informally with Myanmar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says this in a joint press conference with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who is on a state visit to Malaysia. Marcos did not comment on Myanmar.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia, one of the biggest critics of violence in military-ruled Myanmar, on Wednesday, July 26, raised the possibility of ASEAN allowing member countries to engage informally with the junta “without sacrificing the issue of human rights.”Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

“We did touch on Myanmar to strengthen the five-point consensus of ASEAN but also give some flexibility…for neighboring countries to engage on an informal basis without sacrificing the issue of human rights, and the treatment of minorities, particularly the Rohingya,” Anwar said in a joint press conference with Marcos.

Malaysia has been a vocal critic of the junta. Earlier this month, it urged ASEAN to strongly condemn the junta’s actions, including violence. –

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