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On July 12, in Bangkok, Thailand, an informal meeting between ASEAN Foreign Ministers and Myanmar Foreign Ministers took place under the chairmanship of Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa P. Lazaro, Chair of ASEAN 2026. Comrade Le Hoai Trung, Politburo member, Minister of Foreign Affairs led the Vietnamese Delegation to attend the meeting. Download On July 12, in Bangkok, Thailand, an informal meeting between ASEAN Foreign Ministers and Myanmar Foreign Ministers took place. This is the first direct meeting attended by ASEAN Foreign Ministers, and is also the highest-level direct contact between ASEAN and the Myanmar government since 2021, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity and the central role of ASEAN in promoting dialogue and cooperation with Myanmar. The meeting was held based on the direction of ASEAN leaders at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines, on continuing to exchange ways for ASEAN to maintain support and cooperation with Myanmar, adhering to the principles of the 5-Point Consensus. At the meeting, ASEAN Foreign Ministers noted information from Myanmar Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe on recent developments in Myanmar, including a 100-day plan and specific measures to promote peace. peace, reconciliation and stability, as well as in maintaining exchanges, contacts and efforts with relevant parties in Myanmar. In a frank and constructive spirit, the Ministers shared their assessment of the situation and discussed a number of specific measures to improve the effectiveness of coordination and support for Myanmar in the coming time through the effective and substantive implementation of the 5-Point Consensus - ASEANs main guiding framework in supporting Myanmar. The Ministers affirmed that ASEAN will continue to maintain dialogue with representatives of the Myanmar government and support Myanmar in finding a long-term solution owned and led by Myanmar, for the goals of peace, national reconciliation, stability, security and development and prosperity of the people of Myanmar as well as the region. Speaking at the meeting, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung affirmed that Vietnam consistently considers Myanmar a member of ASEAN and that the 5-point Consensus is an important framework for ASEAN to continue. continue to support Myanmar. The Minister acknowledged the measures the Myanmar government has implemented recently to stabilize politics, restore the economy and improve governance efficiency, strengthen prevention and combat of cross-border crimes, including drugs and cybercrime, and control border areas; and hope that efforts for peace, national reconciliation, ensuring security, safety and peoples lives will continue to be promoted. The Minister said that in addition to promoting the practical implementation of the 5-Point Consensus, ASEAN needs to take more specific and practical steps, with priority given to maintaining direct and regular contact and dialogue with Myanmar to update the situation and promote real progress. The Minister affirmed that Vietnam is ready to coordinate closely with the 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship and member countries to support Myanmars economic recovery, handle social issues and prevent and combat cross-border crime, promote bilateral cooperation and sub-regional cooperation, for peace, stability, sustainable development of Myanmar and the region, and contribute to the process of building the ASEAN Community.* On this occasion, Minister Le Hoai Trung also had bilateral meetings with the Foreign Minister assigned Myanmar and the Philippine Foreign Minister to discuss cooperation issues of mutual interest. An Binh
