The Asean foreign ministers’ meeting will be followed by two summits on July 27 to address key issues.
The Asean foreign ministers’ meeting will be followed by two summits in Laos on July 27 to address key global issues.
Asean foreign ministers will discuss so far fruitless efforts to end a crippling conflict that has morphed into a civil war in military-run Myanmar, which the United Nations says has displaced 2.6 million people. Senior Indonesian foreign ministry official Sidharto Suryodipuro said the issue was complex and would take time to resolve, with Asean chair Laos active in trying to forge peace.“Progress is working slowly... those efforts are done discreetly. Under the Laos chairmanship, the special envoy is approaching many parties.
The Philippines will in Laos propose the creation of an Asean Coast Guard Forum between its members to enable dialogue and law enforcement, said its senior diplomat Theresa Lazaro.Indonesia is hopeful a code can be concluded by 2026. Some security analysts doubt a binding or enforceable text can be achieved, however, with some Asean states insisting it be based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea .
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