Asean members have taken their own stand on Myanmar regardless of grouping's non-interference policy, says deputy minister


KUALA LUMPUR: Asean nations are becoming more open to adopting their own position if there are human rights abuses or power grabs in any of its member states, says Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar.

He said such actions by member countries could be seen in recent Asean meetings especially those related to Myanmar.

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