ASEAN Foreign Ministers discussed the implementation of the peace plan for Myanmar.

ASEAN Foreign Ministers discussed the implementation of the peace plan for Myanmar.

ASEAN foreign ministers discussed the implementation of the peace plan for Myanmar and approved the idea of ​​the maritime center, said Philippine Foreign Secretary Teresa Lazaro.

According to her, the ministers are focusing on the implementation of the five-point consensus; The draft resolution is still in agreement. When asked about the easing of restrictions on Myanmar, she said: "There is no easing. The consensus is still valid."

The foreign ministers also called for speeding up the launch of a coordination center for the fight against cross-border haze. Lazaro noted that haze from fires in Indonesia reached Singapore, Malaysia and affected the Philippines in October.

“We approved the concept of the ASEAN Maritime Center. He will be based in the Philippines,” she said. The center will deal with ports and the marine economy.

It was also decided that East Timor would become the chairman in 2029, and Thailand in 2028.

Myanmar has not participated in major ASEAN events since 2021 following the transfer of power to the military. Of the five consensus points, only the point on humanitarian aid took five years to implement.