Indonesia pushes for implementation of Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi speaks at the press conference. (Photo: VNA)

Jakarta (VNA) -  Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said on April 5 that over the past three months, as ASEAN 2023 Chair, Indonesia has been pushing for the implementation of the ASEAN Leaders' Five-Point Consensus (5PC) on Myanmar.

Speaking at a press conference, Marsudi said Indonesia had the first meetings with special envoys of the United Nations Secretary-General, neighboring country Myanmar and other nations, with the main purpose of promoting coordination and collective strength while continuing to reinforce ASEAN's central role.

Indonesia also reported developments related to Myanmar, especially the implementation of the 5PC to the UN Security Council in a closed meeting on March 13, during which member states expressed their strong support for Indonesia's role as ASEAN Chair, ASEAN's central role, and the 5PC, she said.

According to her, Indonesia also facilitated the resumption of communication and consultation with relevant parties so that the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA) could distribute humanitarian aid to the people of Myanmar, regardless of ethnicity, religion, and political orientation.

Marsudi promised that Indonesia will continue with efforts to facilitate inclusive dialogue and put an end to the use of violence, as well as allow immediate humanitarian assistance. Indonesia will also maintain efforts to build trust and act as a "bridge" to eliminate differences between all parties involved.

The 5-Point Consensus, adopted by ASEAN leaders in April 2021 to support stability in Myanmar and its effective engagement in ASEAN cooperation and community building, includes agreed-upon points such as ending violence, holding constructive dialogue among all parties involved, providing humanitarian assistance for Myanmar, appointing an ASEAN Special Envoy to facilitate talks, and allowing ASEAN Special Envoy to visit Myanmar./.