ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar’s elections ‘as of now’: Philippine FM

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraJanuary 30, 2026 at 05:34 AM

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ASEAN does not recognize the recent elections held in military-ruled Myanmar, according to Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro. Speaking after ASEAN ministerial meetings in Cebu, Philippines on January 30, 2026, Lazaro stated that the bloc has not endorsed the three phases of the elections, which concluded the previous weekend. This stance is a significant setback for Myanmar's military rulers, who seized power in 2021 and aimed to gain legitimacy through the election. The military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claimed victory in the vote. However, ASEAN has not yet reached a consensus on the elections, and the entire process is not yet complete.

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AFP 40% Cebu 50% Rappler ×260% Philippines ×270% Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) ×270% Theresa Lazaro ×490% Myanmar ×7100% Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ×6100%

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