A defiant Myanmar says it won't attend Asean foreign ministers meeting; spurns an invitation to send a non-political representative

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, left, reviews an honor guard with Myanmar Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin (right) on his arrival at Naypyitaw International Airport in Myanmar, on Jan 7, 2022. Cambodia, the current Asean chair, said earlier February, 2022, that members of the regional group had failed to reach a consensus on inviting Myanmar Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin to its meetings this week, in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. - AP

BANGKOK, Feb 15 (AP): Myanmar will not participate in this week’s meetings in Cambodia of foreign ministers from the Association of South-East Asian Nations, spurning an invitation to send a non-political representative instead of its chief diplomat, its government has announced.

Cambodia, the current Asean chair, said earlier this month that members of the regional group had failed to reach a consensus on inviting Myanmar Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin to its meetings on Wednesday and Thursday in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh.