Myanmar issue, cross-border crime and 'job scam' hot topics at Asean foreign minister meeting


Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir at the Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting in conjunction with the 2023 Asean Summit. – Bernama

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia: Myanmar, transnational crime and "job scams" formed the hotbed of discussion among Asean foreign ministers at the 42nd Asean Summit 2023, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir.

Discussions began at the Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) on Monday, followed by the 26th Asean Political-Security Community Council (APSC) Meeting and the 33rd Asean Coordination Council (ACC) Meeting in West Manggarai city, East Nusa Tenggara province on Tuesday (May 9).

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