MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will continue its engagements with Myanmar following the election of military leader Min Aung Hlaing as president, Malacañang said.
"The Philippines will continue to engage relevant authorities and stakeholders in Myanmar through Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, in her capacity as Special Envoy of the Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Chair[man] to Myanmar, as well as through our respective embassies," Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a statement.
The Palace official also reiterated the country’s commitment to Asean-led efforts to address the situation in that country.
"The Philippines remains committed to support Asean’s collective efforts and encourages renewed momentum toward the full and effective implementation of the Five Point Consensus, particularly in achieving the cessation of violence and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar," she said.