Indonesia reiterates readiness to facilitate Myanmar peace dialogue under ASEAN framework

Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts to end the conflict in Myanmar, saying it remains ready to facilitate dialogue under ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus (5PC) and help advance an inclusive, Myanmar-led reconciliation process.

Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Natshir said on Thursday, 16 July, that Indonesia had consistently advocated peaceful engagement since the outbreak of the Myanmar crisis and would continue to support diplomatic efforts through ASEAN mechanisms.

"Indonesia is seeking to restore peace in Myanmar and support a reconciliation process," Natshir told reporters at the parliamentary complex in Jakarta on 16 July.

"We will always be ready, whether to host or facilitate dialogue in order to find a solution to the conflict," he added.

Natshir said ASEAN foreign ministers, during an informal meeting in Bangkok on 12 July, reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing peace in Myanmar through the Five-Point Consensus, which was adopted in 2021 following the military takeover.

Indonesia, which hosts the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, has played an active diplomatic role in promoting regional efforts to address the crisis.

Sugiono calls for inclusive dialogue

Foreign Minister Sugiono also reiterated Indonesia's readiness to support peace efforts during the informal ministers' meeting in Bangkok, stressing that any durable solution must be led by Myanmar itself.

"Any durable solution must be Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led. Indonesia is ready to help build bridges to achieve this," Sugiono said.

He said that although Myanmar held general elections earlier this year, implementation of the Five-Point Consensus continued to face significant challenges.

Sugiono said an inclusive national dialogue involving all stakeholders remained essential for achieving sustainable peace and national reconciliation.

"An inclusive national dialogue involving all stakeholders is the key to sustainable peace and national reconciliation," he said.

He added that the Five-Point Consensus should remain ASEAN's primary framework for ending violence, promoting inclusive dialogue and ensuring the safe and impartial delivery of humanitarian assistance.

Sugiono also called for an objective assessment of the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus and supported extending the mandate of the ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar to ensure continuity in diplomatic engagement.

According to Antara, Indonesia has consistently advocated a Myanmar-led peace process while maintaining engagement with stakeholders across the country.

The informal meeting in Bangkok was convened by the Philippines, ASEAN's 2026 chair, with Thailand serving as host.

The meeting followed discussions at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu in May, a ministerial virtual meeting on 21 May, and Sugiono's visit to Naypyidaw on 8 June. Ministers reviewed recent developments in Myanmar and discussed ASEAN's next steps for implementing the Five-Point Consensus.

Conflict continues after 2021 coup

Myanmar has remained engulfed in conflict since the military, led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in a coup in February 2021.

The takeover triggered widespread protests and armed resistance, evolving into a prolonged conflict between the military junta and various opposition and ethnic armed groups.

The Five-Point Consensus, adopted by ASEAN in 2021 following the coup, remains the regional bloc's main framework for addressing the crisis, although its implementation has faced persistent obstacles.