The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes “the ASEAN Leaders’ Review and Decision on the implementation of the five-point consensus” issued at the 43rd ASEAN Summit held today in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Myanmar was not represented at the 43rd ASEAN Summit as Myanmar’s rights for equal representation was denied contradicting Article 5 of the ASEAN Charter on “Rights and Obligations”.
Although the ASEAN Chair consulted Myanmar on the draft document, the views and voices of Myanmar are not taken into account.
Therefore, on behalf of the Government of Myanmar, the Ministry rejects the contents of ” the ASEAN Leaders’ Review and Decision on the Implementation of the five-point consensus.” as the reviews are not objective and decisions are bias and one-sided.
The Ministry reiterates its call to the ASEAN Member States to strictly adhere to the provisions and fundamental principles of the ASEAN Charter, especially non-interference in the internal affairs of the member states.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nay Pyi Taw
Date: 5 September 2023