Leaders of Southeast Asian countries on Tuesday urged all parties in conflict-torn Myanmar to expand a temporary ceasefire and build trust towards convening an inclusive dialogue. "We encouraged all relevant stakeholders in Myanmar to build trust towards convening an inclusive national dialogue by continuing to reach out to parties concerned in a sustainable manner,

Southeast Asia’s leaders reaffirm the bloc’s backing of a so-called five-point consensus as a road map for resolving Myanmar’s crisis.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that Asean’s engagement on the Myanmar issue is making headway, with both sides now entering an early stage of structured dialogue. Speaking at the closing press conference of the 46th Asean Summit and Related Meetings,