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JUST IN: ASEAN chair Anwar Ibrahim urges bloc's foreign & economy policies to align closer amid global economic uncertainties Without naming country, he said trade tools increasingly used to "pressure, isolate, contain", eg export restrictions, barriers"

JUST IN: At opening remarks of ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting, chair Mohamad Haji Hasan called for all parties in #Myanmar to create conducive environment for polls Bloc position for now is using 5-point consensus, not polls, as main way to resolve crisis

Earlier at Shangri-La Dialogue, Anwar Ibrahim, in response to question, said if polls in #Myanmar are fair, more inclusive, doesn't exclude parties, then of course there's readiness to accept polls But leaked joint ASEAN statement made no mention of poll

.@Marco is set to meet ASEAN’s top diplomats in KL on Jul 10 While every US engagement in the region is a platform for the bloc to seek stronger ties, engagement with Washington, the meeting tomorrow could be overshadowed by tariff discussion

If I read between the lines, what stands out to me is for the first time in recent years, “economic integration” is a priority topic among foreign ministers — a reflection of wider tariff concerns facing ⁦ASEAN⁩ mfa.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press…

In Kuala Lumpur for meetings with my ASEAN nation counterparts. A strong U.S.-ASEAN partnership is in our best interest, and we intend to make sure it keeps delivering results for America and our allies.

.@Marco has landed in Malaysia to meet ASEAN top diplomats + hold other bilateral meetings He’s likely to hear in person concerns about US tariffs from his counterparts Among today’s expected meetings include US-Russia, China-Russia

.ASEAN urges all parties to handle South China Sea with “wisdom, prudence” amid fragile global peace Chair Mohamad Haji Hasan says at ASEAN-China meeting geopolitical tensions must not escalate, threaten, undermine security & global trade on South China Sea

Malaysia also welcomes China to be first nuclear state to sign ASEAN treaty that basically ensures Southeast Asia is free from nuclear weapons Beijing’s readiness will mark significant step to show commitment to nuclear-weapon-free region, says Mohamad Haji Hasan

JUST IN: Thailand reveals ASEAN chair Malaysia proposed for Philippines - incoming bloc chair - to have joint visit to #Myanmar in Aug Trip will be at ministerial level and will also include Thailand which is a close neighbour to Myanmar

JUST IN: Thailand reveals there’ll be new meeting among ASEAN’s foreign + economic ministers ahead of upcoming ASEAN Summit This follows Anwar Ibrahim’s earlier call to have closer alignment among these ministries to deal with economic uncertainties

JUST IN: ASEAN foreign ministers issue joint communique following their meeting in KL On #Myanmar, there’s a step down in tone This year, ministers “denounce” acts of violence against civilians Last year, they “strongly condemned” similar acts

What also stood out: The word “tariff” found its way into ASEAN foreign ministers’ joint communique though it appeared in documents under bloc’s economic minsters This is a reflection of general concern among ASEAN + stronger alignment with economy pillar

.ASEAN chair Mohamad Haji Hasan says bloc won’t accept #Myanmar elections that’s not participated by all parties Myanmar earlier said it’ll hold polls in 267 out of 330 townships ASEAN stance: Roll out 5PC, not polls as it’s not part of plan

#Myanmar marks 70 years of diplomatic ties with Cambodia, Laos Apart from exchange of congratulatory messages, on a practical level, Myanmar can count on both countries’ friendlier tone within ASEAN when it comes to ongoing crisis