Laos considers Thailand’s proposal for ASEAN troika meetings

The Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Nikorndej Balankura, confirmed that Laos has received and is considering Thailand’s proposal for ASEAN Troika and Troika plus meetings, which aim to alleviate the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.

The proposal is Thailand’s attempt to engage with Myanmar’s military junta to resolve the situation while simultaneously advocating for humanitarian aid and peace.

Thailand put forth this proposal in the middle of the week, suggesting these mechanisms as a means of engagement with the military leadership in Myanmar. This proposal has been presented to Laos, which currently holds the chair position in ASEAN for this year.

The ASEAN Troika refers to a community body that comprises foreign ministers of the previous, current, and next ASEAN chair countries, which are Indonesia, Laos, and Malaysia, respectively. The…