Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegration
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated his government will work to reintegrate Myanmar into ASEAN, following a two-day visit by Myanmar's military-backed President Min Aung Hlaing. This visit marks Min Aung Hlaing's first trip to Malaysia since becoming president in April.
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Open questions and key claims
Malaysia's government stated the visit provides an opportunity for direct engagement with Myanmar on bilateral issues.
Malaysia will do "whatever is possible" to strengthen cooperation with Myanmar and fully reintegrate the nation into Asean.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated his government will do "whatever possible" to ensure Myanmar's reintegration into ASEAN.
Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing stated Myanmar will accept more migrants held in Malaysia "as soon as possible".
Analysts question if ASEAN's normalization efforts could undermine efforts to end Myanmar's civil war.
Malaysia's engagement with Myanmar does not amount to recognition of Min Aung Hlaing's government.
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