FOREIGN MINISTER MOHAMAD HEADS TO MYANMAR, EXPECTED TO HOLD TALKS WITH TOP LEADERS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan departed for Myanmar today to hold discussions with the country’s top leaders and his counterpart.

“Heading to Myanmar to meet and discuss with President Senior General MAH (Min Aung Hlaing), Prime Minister U Nyo Saw, and my counterpart U Than Swe,” he wrote on his Facebook page this morning.

He also stated that the purpose of his visit to the conflict-torn nation was due to the recent violation of a ceasefire, which has “undermined peace plan efforts and further worsened the situation”.

His post was accompanied by a photo captioned, “At the Royal Malaysian Air Force Base, departing for Nay Pyi Taw, the administrative capital of Myanmar.”

Previously, Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Mohamad’s scheduled visit to Myanmar, originally planned for Sept 19, was postponed due to unavoidable circumstances.

Meanwhile, in a statement today, the ministry confirmed that Mohamad is undertaking a one-day working visit to Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.

According to the ministry, the visit is in line with the outcome of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in July 2025.

Mohamad is accompanied by the ASEAN Chair’s Special Envoy to Myanmar, Tan Sri Othman Hashim.

During this working visit, Mohamad is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of Myanmar’s State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC), as well as Prime Minister and Minister of National Planning U Nyo Saw.

The Foreign Minister will also hold a meeting with U Than Swe, the SSPC Minister of Foreign Affairs.

During his meetings with Myanmar’s senior SSPC leaders, Mohamad will, among other matters, call for the full and meaningful implementation of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus (5PC), particularly concerning the cessation of violence, the provision of unrestricted humanitarian aid, and inclusive dialogue involving all Myanmar stakeholders.

The issue of the elections planned to be held in Myanmar is also expected to be discussed during these meetings, the ministry said.

Malaysia, the ministry added, emphasises that engagement with the Myanmar SSPC is carried out in its capacity as ASEAN Chair, to support peace, stability, and development in Myanmar.

Malaysia remains focused on promoting a Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led resolution to the crisis, with the full support of ASEAN.

The working visit also demonstrates ASEAN’s unwavering commitment to peace, stability, and a lasting resolution in Myanmar. As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia will continue to engage all Myanmar stakeholders toward achieving national peace and reconciliation through an inclusive and sustainable approach.

--BERNAMA