Malaysia backs Brunei on Myanmar representation


Unity speaks volumes: Ismail Sabri speaking during the 38th and 39th summits via virtual conference. Also present were Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah and Senior Minister and International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Moved by the latest happenings in Myanmar, Malaysia is fully backing the decision by Asean Chair Brunei on the issue of Myanmar’s representation at the Asean Summit and Related Summits.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Malaysia had fully pondered its position on the issue as the country had worked hard to bring Myanmar into the Asean fold.

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