The top diplomat of Myanmar’s ruling junta briefed neighbouring countries on its plans to hold an election next year amid an escalating civil war.
Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa looks on during a press conference following a 6-Country informal consultation, comprising Bangladesh, China, India, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Thailand on the situation in Myanmar, in Bangkok, Thailand, December 19, 2024.
“He said there is an intention to invite foreign observers, such as from neighbouring countries,“ Maris told reporters, referring to Than Swe and providing details of a rare explanation to the international community by the Myanmar junta. The reaction of Myanmar’s neighbours to the junta’s election plan was “positive overall”, Thai foreign ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura said, underlining that all countries wanted a swift solution to the crisis.
A group of ASEAN members, including current chair Laos, Thailand and Malaysia, which will take over the bloc’s chairmanship in 2025, will meet in Bangkok on Friday.
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