ASEAN
Cambodia to host summit of ASEAN foreign ministers from Feb 16
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will meet next month to discuss humanitarian aid for Myanmar, the current chair of the grouping,…
India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2022 approved at 2nd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting
The 2nd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting with India held yesterday on a virtual platform. H.E. Shri Devusinh Chauhan, Minister of State for Communications (MoSC) and H.E. Admiral Tin Aung San,…
Cambodia PM urges Myanmar junta chief to allow aid, envoy visit
By Prak Chan Thul PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen urged Myanmar's military ruler to allow a visit by a special envoy of the Association of Southeast…
Cambodia PM chides ‘arrogant’ Malaysia minister for questioning junta visit
By Prak Chan Thul PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday took aim at the foreign minister of Malaysia for being "arrogant" and impolite, after its…
U.N. envoy seeks Thai help to halt deterioration of Myanmar crisis
BANGKOK (Reuters) - A United Nations envoy on Monday called on Thailand's support to prevent a deterioration in the crisis in neighbouring Myanmar and welcomed assurances that refugees fleeing military…
Discord over Myanmar as ASEAN postpones year’s first meeting
By Poppy McPherson, Tom Allard and Rozanna Latiff (Reuters) - Unresolved differences about engagement with Myanmar's military rulers are causing discord among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), diplomats…
Philippines says ‘indispensable’ Suu Kyi must be involved in Myanmar peace process
MANILA (Reuters) - Deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is "indispensable" in restoring democracy to the military-ruled country and must be included in any peace talks, regardless of her…
Singapore PM backs continued exclusion of Myanmar junta from ASEAN meetings
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's leader said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should continue excluding Myanmar's junta from its meeting until it cooperates on an agreed peace plans. Prime…
Concern in ASEAN over Cambodia PM’s Myanmar visit, Malaysia minister says
By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's foreign minister said on Thursday that some Southeast Asian countries had reservations about last week's visit to Myanmar by Cambodia's leader, with…
U.N. envoy urges ‘inclusive’ ASEAN approach to Myanmar crisis
(Reuters) - A United Nations special envoy has urged Southeast Asian countries to support international efforts to engage all sides in the crisis in army-ruled Myanmar, days after a top…
Blinken heads to Southeast Asia to deepen cooperation on China pushback
By Humeyra Pamuk and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration will seek to bolster economic and security cooperation with Southeast Asia through a visit to the region next…
Myanmar junta official visits Cambodia after Suu Kyi sentencing
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Myanmar's military-appointed foreign minister, Wunna Maung Lwin, held talks in Cambodia on Tuesday, a day after the junta drew global condemnation for sentencing deposed leader Aung…
