ASIATODAY.ID, BANGKOK — ASEAN is intensifying efforts to address Myanmar’s prolonged political crisis, with Indonesia urging concrete progress on the bloc’s Five-Point Consensus (5PC) and emphasizing the need for inclusive dialogue to achieve sustainable peace and national reconciliation.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono attended the Informal ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Myanmar in Bangkok on July 12, 2026, a gathering initiated by the Philippines as ASEAN Chair 2026 in cooperation with Thailand as host.
The meeting followed discussions at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ virtual meeting on May 21, 2026, and the Indonesian Foreign Minister’s visit to Nay Pyi Taw on June 8, 2026.
The forum provided ASEAN members with updates on developments in Myanmar while discussing the bloc’s next steps to accelerate the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus, which remains ASEAN’s primary framework for supporting a peaceful resolution.
Minister Sugiono called for an objective and balanced assessment of the progress made in implementing the 5PC, noting that significant challenges remain despite developments following Myanmar’s election process.
“An inclusive national dialogue involving all stakeholders is key to achieving sustainable peace and national reconciliation,” Sugiono said.
Indonesia reiterated that the Five-Point Consensus must remain ASEAN’s central reference point, focusing on ending violence, promoting inclusive dialogue, and ensuring safe and non-discriminatory humanitarian assistance for communities affected by the crisis.
The meeting also discussed strengthening ASEAN’s collective mechanisms, including the possible extension of the mandate of the ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar to ensure continuity in the bloc’s peace efforts.
Indonesia continues to support a Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led peace process through engagement with various stakeholders across the country.
“Any sustainable solution must be Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led. Indonesia is ready to help build bridges to make this happen,” Sugiono said.
Myanmar’s crisis remains one of ASEAN’s most complex challenges, testing the bloc’s ability to maintain regional stability while balancing principles of non-interference with the need for humanitarian and diplomatic engagement. (AT Network)
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