Leaders of Southeast Asian countries on Tuesday urged all parties in conflict-torn Myanmar to expand a temporary ceasefire and build trust towards convening an inclusive dialogue. "We encouraged all relevant stakeholders in Myanmar to build trust towards convening an inclusive national dialogue by continuing to reach out to parties concerned in a sustainable manner,

Southeast Asian leaders, led by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, reached an agreement to ensure US trade tariffs do not harm their economies during a summit in Kuala Lumpur. The meeting also addressed the Myanmar crisis,