Thai FM Joins Regional Efforts to Discuss Myanmar Issues

Photo Cr. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs

LUANG PRABANG, Jan 29 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and  Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara joined discussions on helping Myanmar find a durable solution, highlighting the need to redouble efforts to move forward the 5-Point Consensus (5PC) as he was attending the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.

The foreign minister participated in a group photo with fellow ASEAN counterparts before the meeting. One of the key agenda items was the unrest in Myanmar, with ASEAN expressing a shared desire for a swift restoration of peace, and Thailand expressing readiness to support such efforts.

The meeting supported Thailand’s humanitarian initiative along the Thai-Myanmar border as part of ASEAN’s collective efforts on the 5-point consensus.

The 5-point consensus includes the cessation of violence, opening the country to humanitarian aid, and initiating dialogue processes among various groups in Myanmar.

Thailand urged Myanmar to re-engage with ASEAN, emphasizing the importance of responding positively to the 5- point consensus outlined by the regional bloc.

Myanmar’s collaboration with Thailand on humanitarian assistance would be a significant step towards implementing the consensus. -819 (TNA)