KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (pic) left for Myanmar Thursday (Oct 9) to hold discussions with the country’s top leaders and his counterpart.
"Heading to Myanmar to meet and discuss with President Senior General MAH (Min Aung Hlaing), Prime Minister U Nyo Saw, and my counterpart U Than Swe,” he wrote in a Facebook post in the morning.
He added that the purpose of his visit to the conflict-torn nation was due to the recent violation of a ceasefire, which has "undermined peace plan efforts and further worsened the situation”.
His post was accompanied by a photo captioned: "At the Royal Malaysian Air Force Base, departing for Nay Pyi Taw, the administrative capital of Myanmar.”
Previously, the Foreign Ministry said Mohamad’s visit to Myanmar, originally scheduled for Sept 19, was postponed owing to unavoidable circumstances.
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In a statement on Thursday, the ministry confirmed that Mohamad is undertaking a one-day working visit to Myanmar.
According to the ministry, the visit is in line with the outcome of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in July.
Mohamad is accompanied by the Asean Chair’s Special Envoy to Myanmar, Tan Sri Othman Hashim.
During his meetings with Myanmar’s senior leaders, Mohamad will, among other matters, call for the full and meaningful implementation of the Asean Five-Point Consensus (5PC), particularly concerning the cessation of violence, the provision of unrestricted humanitarian aid, and inclusive dialogue involving all Myanmar stakeholders.
The issue of elections in Myanmar is also expected to be discussed, the ministry said.
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It added that engagement with the Myanmar State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) leaders is carried out in Malaysia's capacity as Asean Chair, to support peace, stability and development.
Malaysia remains focused on promoting a Myanmar-owned and -led resolution to the crisis, with the full support of Asean, it said.
It noted that the visit also shows Asean's unwavering commitment to peace, stability, and a lasting resolution in Myanmar.
As Asean Chair in 2025, Malaysia will continue to engage all Myanmar stakeholders toward achieving national peace and reconciliation through an inclusive and sustainable approach, the ministry added. – Bernama
