LABUAN BAJO (Indonesia) — Southeast Asian nations said Wednesday (May 10) they are 'deeply concerned' about the violence ravaging Myanmar, and condemned a recent attack on a convoy of diplomats delivering humanitarian aid in the country.
LABUAN BAJO — Southeast Asian nations said Wednesday they are"deeply concerned" about the violence ravaging Myanmar, and condemned a recent attack on a convoy of diplomats delivering humanitarian aid in the country.
"We were deeply concerned with ongoing violence in Myanmar and urged the immediate cessation of all forms of violence and the use of force to create a conducive environment for the safe and timely delivery of humanitarian assistance and inclusive national dialogues," Asean leaders said in a statement.
Pressure on the regional bloc increased Sunday after a convoy of vehicles carrying diplomats and officials coordinating Asean humanitarian relief in Myanmar came under fire. Addressing the summit Wednesday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he was"confident" the 10-member bloc could deal with growing global challenges if its members were united.
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha is being represented by his deputy at the twice-yearly gathering due to elections at home. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said Friday that her country was using"quiet diplomacy" to speak with all sides of the Myanmar conflict and spur renewed peace efforts.
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