ASEAN Urges Peace in Myanmar, Tensions in South China Sea Addressed

Foreign ministers of ASEAN condemned violence in Myanmar and urged peace. Their communique also welcomed steps to reduce South China Sea tensions. It expressed concern over North Korea's missile tests and conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, highlighting the humanitarian crises there.

Foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian regional bloc ASEAN condemned the violence against civilians in military-ruled Myanmar on Saturday, urging all parties to cease hostilities and adhere to an agreed peace plan.

Following a closed-door retreat in Laos, ASEAN issued a joint communique welcoming practical measures to ease tensions in the South China Sea and prevent accidents and misjudgments.

North Korea's missile tests were described as worrisome, with ASEAN calling for peaceful resolutions to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, highlighting their dire humanitarian situations and concerning casualties.

(With inputs from agencies.)