27 Apr ASEAN and Myanmar
(GS PAPER-2, India and World
Source- The Hindu)
Context-
The Government of India has welcomed the ASEAN Initiative on Myanmar
What is the initiative-
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has presented a five-point strategy on the Myanmar crisis. Under this the ASEAN countries have demanded “Immediate Cessation of Violence”. The five points of the initiative are as follows:
- To end violence in the country
- To Organise a constructive dialogue among all parties
- To appoint a special ASEAN Envoy to facilitate the all-party dialogue
- Acceptance of the aid
- The Special ASEAN Envoy will visit Myanmar with the Military leader
Reason
The military of Myanmar had dismissed the Government of Myanmar headed by Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021.
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