Phnom Penh (FN), Apr. 24 – Below is the Chairman’s Statement on the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting, held in Jakarta, Indonesia on 24 April 2021.

On the situation in Myanmar, the Leaders reached five points of consensus:

First, there shall be immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar and all parties shall exercise utmost restraint.

Second, constructive dialogue among all parties concerned shall commence to seek a peaceful solution in the interests of the people.

Third, a special envoy of the ASEAN Chair shall facilitate mediation of the dialogue process, with the assistance of the Secretary-General of ASEAN.

Fourth, ASEAN shall provide humanitarian assistance through the AHA Centre.

Fifth, the special envoy and delegation shall visit Myanmar to meet with all parties concerned.
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