On 24 April 2021 the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting was convened at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, with the view to reach a consensus on the situation in Myanmar apart from other issues such as community building efforts, recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and other pressing issues of common interest to all ASEAN Member States. On the situation in Myanmar, the leaders agreed on the Five Point consensus (FPC). As the FPC marks the three-year anniversary on 24 April 2024, it is pertinent to reflect on the developments of each of these provisions. Over the period of three years, these provisions have often been criticised as mere diplomatic efforts which provide an ideal solution on paper but aren’t able to respond to the situation on the ground. Here we assess each of the provisions of FPC and provide a few suggestions to ensure implementation of the FPC.
The Suggestions
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About the Author
Dr. Cchavi Vasisht is currently a research associate at Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), India. She holds a PhD in International Relations and Affairs from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
