PM Anwar says lasting peace in Myanmar must be led by its own people as Asean reaffirms the Five-Point Consensus.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised Asean’s commitment to fostering peace in Myanmar, stressing that lasting reconciliation must come from within the country itself.
“Lasting peace cannot be imposed; it must be Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led,” Anwar said during the opening of the 47th Asean Summit.
He highlighted that achieving stability requires patience, persistence, and a clear understanding of the realities on the ground.
Guided by the Five-Point Consensus, Anwar said Asean has engaged with all available channels and partners to reduce violence and ease the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
He warned that the relative peace and prosperity Asean has enjoyed over nearly six decades is not self-sustaining.
“They must be renewed through cooperation and strengthened by shared purpose,” he said, noting that the bloc is deepening economic engagement, widening trade, and enhancing competitiveness to reinforce regional stability.
Also yesterday, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan reaffirmed Asean’s commitment to the Five-Point Consensus as the guiding framework for resolving Myanmar’s crisis.
He said the plan, agreed upon in 2021, offers the only viable path toward peace and a return to normalcy.
He also condemned ongoing hostilities against civilians, noting that both the government and armed groups have contributed to widespread suffering.
“The cessation of hostilities is a critical element of the Five-Point Consensus and essential for restoring peace and stability in Myanmar,” he said.
