INTERNATIONAL: The ASEAN Foreign Ministers are deeply troubled by the intensifying ASEAN are deeply troubled by the dangerous escalation in Ukraine war that could lead to humanitarian crisis. The foreign chiefs confron the issue by calling an immediate ceasefire or armistice and continuation of political dialogues that would lead to sustainable peace in Ukraine.

The foreign ministers’ have underlined the importance of a ceasefire to create an enabling environment for negotiations to address the current crisis and avoid expanding suffering of innocent people.

In a statement signed on 26 February 2022, AFM reiterate their belief that there is still room for a peaceful dialogue to prevent the situation from getting out of control and put an end the growing number of civilian and military losses and casualties, as well as the negative impacts felt worldwide.

ASEAN stands ready to facilitate, in any possible way, peaceful dialogue among parties concerned.