"Myanma Situation Resolution" Indonesian President Proposes "ASEAN Summit Meeting"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The President of Indonesia has proposed an ASEAN summit to resolve the Myanmar crisis.

According to the Indonesian Presidential Palace on the 19th, President Joko Widodo stated in a video message, "I will explore the possibility of holding a summit to discuss the Myanmar crisis by holding talks with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, the ASEAN chair."

He also emphasized the need to stop the use of violence against the people of Myanmar. President Joko Widodo said, "Violence must be stopped to prevent further casualties in Myanmar," adding, "The safety and welfare of the people must be the top priority."

The Myanmar military staged a coup on the 1st of last month, alleging fraud in last year's general election. The military has continued to crack down harshly on the Myanmar people who oppose the coup, including firing live ammunition. It is reported that more than 200 people have died and thousands have been detained so far.

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