ASEAN delegation meets Myanmar army chief in Nay Pyi Taw
An ASEAN delegation has met Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw to discuss pressing issues, including a return to participation in the regional bloc. This is the biggest mission to visit Myanmar since shuttle diplomacy -- conducted under former chair Cambodia -- two years ago. Myanmar state media reported discussions about aid distribution and the conditions Myanmar must meet before it can rejoin ASEAN meetings. Currently, Myanmar's army chief and foreign minister are still banned from attending regional meetings. Leong Wai Kit reports.
An ASEAN delegation has met Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw to discuss pressing issues, including a return to participation in the regional bloc. This is the biggest mission to visit Myanmar since shuttle diplomacy -- conducted under former chair Cambodia -- two years ago. Myanmar state media reported discussions about aid distribution and the conditions Myanmar must meet before it can rejoin ASEAN meetings. Currently, Myanmar's army chief and foreign minister are still banned from attending regional meetings. Leong Wai Kit reports.