ASEAN Reaffirms Commitment to Five-Point Consensus Despite Junta’s Non-Compliance
May 12, 2026 | Burma Independent Voice
Following the conclusion of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines, ASEAN leaders have reaffirmed that the Five-Point Consensus (5PC), established in 2021, remains the primary framework for resolving the crisis in Myanmar.
ASEAN leaders expressed grave concern over the continued escalation of conflict in Myanmar, the deteriorating humanitarian situation, and the lack of substantial progress in implementing the 5PC. The bloc urged all stakeholders to immediately cease violence and exercise maximum restraint.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines, the current ASEAN Chair, stated that all leaders have agreed to explore new avenues to break the existing deadlock in the peace process. Regarding the series of elections recently concluded by the military junta in early April, the official ASEAN statement merely noted that the bloc had “taken note” of the developments.
In response, the junta’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Monday claiming that Myanmar has shown “patience” toward the discrimination of certain ASEAN members for five years. The ministry asserted that the regime will continue to pursue its own “roadmap” to achieve national stability.
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn told Reuters that ASEAN foreign ministers are scheduled to hold an online meeting with Myanmar’s foreign minister in the near future to further discuss the situation.
