Jokowi Admits Coup In Myanmar Is Still ASEAN's Challenge

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) (Doc: State Secretariat)

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Joko Widodo said the problems in Myanmar were still a challenge for ASEAN and to resolve them needed political will from all parties.

"We must also realize that the situation can be resolved if there is political will throughout Myanmar," President Jokowi said in a speech on the commemoration of ASEAN's 56th Anniversary in Jakarta, Tuesday.

Jokowi said that ASEAN continues to help resolve conflicts in Myanmar through a five-point consensus (five-point consensus).

The five-point consensus in question is calling for an end to violence, dialogue with all stakeholders, appointing special envoys to facilitate mediation and dialogue, allowing ASEAN to provide humanitarian assistance to Myanmar citizens, and allowing ASEAN special envoys to visit and meet with stakeholders in Myanmar.

ASEAN, added Jokowi, which is a large ship, must continue to move forward, sail and must not sink because ASEAN leaders have a responsibility for hundreds of people in the region.

After attending the commemoration of the 56th ASEAN Anniversary, Jokowi reiterated the issue in Myanmar regarding humanity and all Myanmar people.

The settlement of the situation in Myanmar, said Jokowi, is complex and not easy because it is closely related to various parties.

"So it takes time and it can happen if all stakeholders in Myanmar want to have the same will to solve this problem, otherwise it will be very difficult," said Jokowi.