The discussions focused on improving humanitarian assistance for affected and hard-to-reach communities, implementing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) Five-Point Consensus and strengthening bilateral cooperation, the ministry said in a statement, Anadolu Agency reported.
ASEAN identifies the Five-Point Consensus as its main framework for addressing the crisis in Myanmar. The plan calls for an immediate end to violence, dialogue among the parties involved and efforts to facilitate humanitarian assistance.
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Lazaro concluded a two-day humanitarian visit to Myanmar on Thursday. Her program included a symbolic handover ceremony for a reconstructed monastery in Pyinmana Township.
The visit came as the Philippines holds the ASEAN chairmanship, placing Manila at the forefront of the regional bloc’s efforts to address the crisis in Myanmar.
The Southeast Asian country has faced prolonged instability and humanitarian challenges since the military seized power in February 2021, triggering widespread opposition and escalating armed conflict.
