ASEAN Envoy to Engage All Myanmar Stakeholders at Manila Summit ASEAN's efforts to engage all stakeholders in Myanmar's tumultuous future have taken on a new sense of urgency ahead of the Manila summit next week.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' special envoy, Maria Theresa Lazaro, is holding talks with armed rebel groups and the National Unity Government (NUG), reflecting the complexity of the crisis.
The Philippines, which takes over ASEAN's chairmanship in 2026, has been quietly working behind the scenes to bring all parties together.