Asean chair Brunei says Myanmar should be given space to return to normalcy

Asean chair Brunei says Myanmar should be given space to return to normalcy
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah speaks during the virtual Asean Summit, hosted by ASEAN Summit Brunei, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on Oct 26, 2021.
PHOTO: Reuters

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - Myanmar should be given space to return to normalcy in line with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (Asean) principle of non-interference, the bloc's chair Brunei said on Tuesday. (Oct 26)

Asean leaders kicked off a series of regional meetings on Tuesday without a representative from Myanmar, following its top general's exclusion for ignoring a peace roadmap agreed six months ago.

Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah "reaffirmed that Myanmar is a part of the Asean family and, with respect to the principle of non-interference, it is important to give Myanmar space to return to normalcy," an Asean statement said.

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