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ASEAN Rejects Myanmar Election Results Amid Peace Hopes

1/30/2026

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ASEAN foreign ministers met in Cebu, Philippines, on January 29, 2026, to discuss Myanmar's elections.
The elections are widely criticized as a sham.
Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro said ASEAN does not recognize the results.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak expressed hope the elections could start a transition toward peace.
Concerns were raised about the Philippines' engagement with Myanmar's military government and its ASEAN chairmanship.

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ASEAN foreign ministers met in Cebu, Philippines, on January 29, 2026, to discuss Myanmar's elections.
The elections are widely criticized as a sham.
Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro said ASEAN does not recognize the results.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak expressed hope the elections could start a transition toward peace.
Concerns were raised about the Philippines' engagement with Myanmar's military government and its ASEAN chairmanship.