President Ferdinand Marcos Jr did not disclose why Manila was taking over.
Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the plenary session at the Asean summit in Jakarta today.
Myanmar has been ravaged by deadly violence since a 2021 military coup deposed Aung San Suu Kyi’s government and unleashed a bloody crackdown on dissent. “We will fortify the foundations of our community-building and navigate Asean as it embarks on a new chapter,” he said, according to a statement from the presidential palace.However, two Southeast Asian diplomats attending the summit said the move was agreed by leaders so the crisis would not hijack the bloc’s agenda and prevent “external partners” coming to Myanmar for their gatherings.
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