The appeal came in unofficial talks in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Good Friday, where the military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing made an unusual visit.
Malaysia is currently leading the Southeast Asian association Asean, and Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Myanmar's junta to truly follow the ceasefire that the military junta announced until April 22. Ibrahim also expressed dissatisfaction over the stalled peace talks in the ongoing civil war in Myanmar.
I told him (Min Aung Hlaing) that it is important to have a ceasefire. It is of utmost importance that humanitarian efforts reach all of Myanmar, regardless of where or what political stance the affected have.
The earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 claimed over 3,700 lives and caused severe material damage in the already severely battered country.
The military seized power in the country in a coup in 2021 and has since brutally persecuted all opposition – leading to civil strife on several fronts.
Myanmar and its military junta have been suspended from the cooperative organization Asean due to the coup. However, due to the serious situation in Myanmar, the junta leader was invited for informal consultations.
