Thailand invites to informal ASEAN meeting: A way out of the Myanmar crisis?

Thailand has announced hosting an informal meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this week to discuss the current situation in conflict-ridden Myanmar and explore possible solutions. At this gathering, the foreign ministers of the interested member countries will exchange views on the implementation of the so-called Five-Point Consensus. This agreement aims to end the civil war that has characterized the regime in Myanmar since the military coup in 2021. The talks demonstrate the commitment of ASEAN countries to seek constructive solutions despite the existing tensions in the region. It remains exciting to see to what extent concrete progress can be achieved.