National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun stated that Myanmar has implemented the ASEAN’s five point consensus without harming Myanmar’s sovereignty and national interest.
Speaking about the ASEAN’s five point consensus, Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun explained that although they were not formally adopted during the ASEAN Summit held in Indonesia in April 2021, they were issued as a joint statement after the meeting.
He emphasized that efforts to end violence must consider the ongoing attacks by the NUG and PDF groups, which he described as “terrorist insurgents.” According to Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, from February 1, 2021, to October 25, 2025, a total of 8,149 people — including monks, nuns, and civil servants — were arrested and killed by PDF forces. He also reported over 10,000 landmine explosions and more than 1,300 arson attacks across the country.
He said the Tatmadaw, together with the Myanmar Police Force and the Myanmar National Guard, continues to carry out national security duties to protect the country and its people.
Regarding the pursuit of peace, Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun said 2022 was designated as the “Year of Peace,” during which the government invited ethnic armed organizations for dialogue. He noted that meetings were held with political parties, seven NCA signatories, three non-signatories, and a total of ten ethnic armed groups, reaching 43 agreements to amend the 2008 Constitution.
On the third ASEAN agreement concerning the appointment of the ASEAN Chair’s Special Representative, he said five special envoys have been appointed since 2021, and Myanmar has coordinated their visits and meetings with government officials and political parties.
He added that Myanmar is also cooperating with the fourth agreement on humanitarian assistance, working with the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA Centre).
Concerning the fifth agreement — meetings between the ASEAN Chair’s Special Representative and relevant stakeholders — Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun said the government has facilitated meetings with those who are “possible and willing,” including government members and political parties, but would not allow convicted prisoners to participate. “I would like to ask, which country allows prisoners to meet with foreign envoys?” he said.
Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun reiterated that ASEAN member states must uphold principles of independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, and non-interference in internal affairs. Acting in line with the ASEAN Charter, the ASEAN Way, and the ASEAN Spirit would strengthen unity and bring collective benefit to all member nations, he said.
