EU welcomes ASEAN’s “five-point consensus” on Myanmar

At the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting on April 24 (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The European Union (EU) described the “five-pointconsensus” on Myanmar reached at the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting on April 24 is “anencouraging step” forward in ASEAN’s efforts to resolve the current crisis inMyanmar.

In a statement on April 24, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairsand Security Policy Josep Borrell called for an immediate cessation of violenceand support for the commitments made at the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting to start aconstructive dialogue involving all parties, including the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, to seek apeaceful solution.

According to Borrell, the appointment of an ASEAN envoy to facilitate mediationbetween the parties is an important commitment that requires that he or shewill indeed be able to engage all parties in Myanmar.

ASEAN has committed to providing necessary humanitarian assistance for Myanmar,while the EU stands ready to support the dialogue with all key stakeholders whowish to resolve the situation in good faith.

Earlier on April 24, at the meeting in Indonesia, ASEAN leaders reachedconsensus on five points on Myanmar situation: ending violence, constructivedialogue among all parties, a special ASEAN envoy to facilitate the dialogue,acceptance of aid, and a visit by the envoy to Myanmar.

Australian Department ofForeign Affairs and Trade issued an announcement on April 25, welcoming theASEAN leaders’ discussions on the crisis in Myanmar.

It said Australia commends both ASEAN's leadership and the leadership ofBrunei Darussalam as ASEAN Chair, under difficult circumstances, to bringregional parties together to discuss the crisis in Myanmar.

Additionally, Australia welcomes the five points of consensus on the situationin Myanmar./.

VNA