JAKARTA - An inclusive national dialogue involving all parties is the key to sustainable national peace and reconciliation, said Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono.
This was stated by the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs when attending the Informal Meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers with Myanmar which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday (12/7).
The meeting, initiated by the Philippines as the Chair of ASEAN 2026, in cooperation with Thailand as the host, was a follow-up to the discussion at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines and the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting online on May 21, 2026, as well as a follow-up to the visit of the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs to Nay Pyi Taw on June 8, 2026.
In addition, this meeting also aims to obtain the latest developments in Myanmar, as well as to identify ASEAN's next steps to encourage the concrete implementation of the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) as the main framework of ASEAN in supporting a peaceful settlement in Myanmar.
In this meeting, Foreign Minister Sugiono encouraged an objective and balanced review of the implementation of the 5PC.
Despite a number of developments after the general election, the implementation of the 5PC still faces various challenges, including in realizing an inclusive dialogue that is crucial for national reconciliation efforts.
"An inclusive national dialogue that involves all stakeholders is the key to sustainable peace and national reconciliation," said the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, launching the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' statement, Sunday (12/7).
Furthermore, the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs also emphasized that the 5PC remains the main reference for ASEAN, with emphasis on the cessation of violence, inclusive dialogue, and the provision of safe and non-discriminatory humanitarian assistance.
On this occasion, the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs also encouraged the strengthening of the ASEAN collective mechanism, including discussions on the extension of the mandate of the Special Envoy, to maintain the sustainability of efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement in Myanmar.
Indonesia continues to support the peace process that is Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led, including through various engagement initiatives with all stakeholders in Myanmar.
"Sustainable solutions must be Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led. Indonesia is ready to help build a bridge to realize this," concluded the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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