Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs what are the likely consequences of China’s recent declaration of support for the Myanmar junta on (i) ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus, (ii) intra-ASEAN cooperation on Myanmar and (iii) prospects for peace in Myanmar.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: The Five-Point Consensus remains the basis of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s position on Myanmar. ASEAN’s external partners, including the United Nations, as affirmed by the United Nations Security Council resolution 2669 of 21 December 2022, have important roles to play in working with ASEAN to uphold the Five-Point Consensus and facilitate national reconciliation in Myanmar. Singapore will continue to support the ASEAN Chair Indonesia and fellow ASEAN member states to press the Tatmadaw to cease violence and implement the Five-Point Consensus swiftly and fully.
The key to peace in Myanmar lies with all Myanmar stakeholders concerned and their willingness to engage in constructive dialogue to seek a peaceful solution in the interests of their people.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
5 July 2023
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