ASEAN leaders stated the need for dialogue for peaceful settlement of Ukrainian conflict
The leaders of the countries that are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) consider dialogue necessary for peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, with the corresponding position being reflected in the final statement adopted at the summit in Jakarta, TASS reports
“With regard to Ukraine, as for all nations, we continued to reaffirm our respect for sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity,” the document says.
“We stressed the importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities and the serious engagement in a genuine dialogue for the peaceful resolution of the conflict. We supported the efforts of the UN Secretary General in the search for the peaceful solution,” ASEAN noted.
Moreover, the leaders of the countries that are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations called for the facilitation of ‘rapid, safe and unhindered access to humanitarian assistance’ for those in need.
ASEAN was founded in 1967 and unites ten countries: Brunei, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.
