It said the delegation “explained terrorist activities” of the opposition People’s Defense Forces (PDF) militias linked to the ousted National Unity Government (NUG).
“Therefore, the delegation of Myanmar urged the ASEAN member states to condemn the terrorist activities of NUG, PDF and discourage any moral, material and financial support to terrorist organizations.”
Myanmar’s relations with ASEAN have been strained over its refusal to halt an offensive against a resistance
ASEAN, which makes decisions by consensus, agreed last month to sideline Myanmar’s generals until they follow through with their stalled peace plan, the only diplomatic process open.
UN resolution adopted
The meeting came a day after the UN Security Council adopted its first resolution on Myanmar in 74 years, calling for an end to the violence and the release of all political prisoners. Myanmar’s junta did not respond to calls seeking comment.
Malaysia confirmed it would not attend the Bangkok meeting, but did not give a reason. The Philippines said its foreign minister would also not attend, without elaborating.
