Thailand justified hosting talks aimed at re-engaging with Myanmar’s military, saying dialogue was necessary to protect border. thesun thesundaily ASEAN Myanmar junta borders strife Thais justify talks with Myanmar as key ASEAN members stay away
: Thailand on Monday justified hosting talks aimed at re-engaging with Myanmar’s shunned military, saying dialogue was necessary to protect its border with the strife-torn country, even as key Southeast Asian neighbours stayed away.
Critics see the meeting as undermining a unified ASEAN approach to the crisis in Myanmar but Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said talks were necessary to protect his country, which shares a long border with Myanmar. “We can say that Thailand is the only country in ASEAN that wants to see the problems end as soon as possible,“ he told broadcaster Thai PBS.
But some ASEAN members declined to attend in a clear indication of their disapproval, while others sent junior officials. With Myanmar again drawing Western condemnation and sanctions, ASEAN drew up a five-point plan, including an end to violence, dialogue and humanitarian assistance, but Myanmar’s generals have ignored ASEAN’s effort to the increasing frustration of the bloc.
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