The ASEAN Foreign Minister's statement expressed deep concern about the recent escalation of violence in Myanmar, especially the situation in Kayin state and Rakhine state, causing thousands of people to lose their homes.
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| ASEAN Foreign Ministers are deeply concerned about the violence at the Myanmar border. (Source: AFP) |
On April 19, the Foreign Minister of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued a statement calling on all parties to immediately end violence and exercise maximum restraint in the border areas of ASEAN. Myanmar.
The statement expressed deep concern about the recent escalation of violence in Myanmar, especially the situation in Myawaddy town, Kayin state and in Rakhine state, leaving thousands of people homeless.
The statement stated clearly that, to avoid further humanitarian consequences from the escalation of conflict in any form, ASEAN calls on all parties to immediately end violence and exercise maximum restraint, upholding the principle of peace. international humanitarian principles, take all necessary measures to ease tensions and ensure the protection and safety of all civilians.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers also called on all parties to take urgent action to minimize the impact of conflict on civilians, including creating a safe and enabling environment to ensure the provision of humanitarian assistance. timely and safe guidance.
The statement clearly supports the ongoing efforts of the ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance in Disaster Management (AHA), as well as Thailand's cross-border humanitarian initiative, in line with Consensus 5 discuss and coordinate with Laos, the ASEAN Chair in 2024 through this country's Special Envoy to Myanmar.
The Ministers also called for facilitating humanitarian assistance and promoting comprehensive national dialogue towards a lasting and comprehensive political solution in Myanmar.
(according to VNA)
