At ASEAN Dialogue, Indonesia Affirms Readiness to Help Myanmar Achieve Peace

Foreign Minister Sugiono has affirmed Indonesia’s readiness to help Myanmar end its prolonged civil war and achieve peace through a mechanism agreed upon by Myanmar itself within the framework of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus (5PC). “A sustainable solution must be Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led. Indonesia is ready to help build bridges to realise this,” Sugiono said in a statement delivered during an informal meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers with Myanmar in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday. According to a written statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed in Jakarta, the Foreign Minister assessed that the implementation of the 5PC in Myanmar still faces various challenges, despite the successful holding of general elections earlier this year and subsequent developments. One of these challenges, he said, is achieving an inclusive dialogue that is crucial for national reconciliation efforts amid the ongoing civil war. “An inclusive national dialogue involving all stakeholders is the key to sustainable peace and national reconciliation,” he stressed. Sugiono emphasised that the 5PC should continue to serve as ASEAN’s main reference in achieving peace in Myanmar, with an emphasis on ending violence, inclusive dialogue, and the provision of safe and non-discriminatory humanitarian assistance. The Foreign Minister encouraged an objective and balanced review of the 5PC implementation progress and the strengthening of ASEAN’s collective mechanisms, including discussions on extending the mandate of the special envoy to Myanmar, to maintain the continuity of peaceful resolution efforts in the country. Indonesia continues to encourage a peace process that is owned and led by Myanmar, including through various initiatives with all stakeholders there, the Foreign Minister said. The meeting was initiated by the Philippines, as this year’s ASEAN chair, in cooperation with Thailand as the host of the dialogue. The meeting was to follow up on discussions on Myanmar at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines, in early May 2026, as well as a follow-up meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers online on 21 May 2026. The dialogue in Bangkok was also a follow-up to the Indonesian Foreign Minister’s visit to Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on 8 June 2026. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting was held to obtain information on the latest developments in Myanmar and to identify ASEAN’s next steps regarding the implementation of the 5PC.