Philippines' Marcos says Myanmar a difficult problem for Asean


MANILA: The conflict in military-ruled Myanmar has been a difficult issue for the Southeast Asian bloc Asean to address, with little progress made towards a resolution and intensifying fighting, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos (pic) said.

Speaking at a forum in Hawaii streamed live in the Philippines on Monday (Nov 20), Marcos said there was commitment from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), but the issue was complex, including the humanitarian impact.

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