Manila, July 13 -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro has convened a series of diplomatic meetings in Thailand to discuss the ongoing crisis and peace process in Myanmar, stressing ASEAN's readiness to support a peaceful solution.

In a post on X Monday, Lazaro said she chaired an informal meeting of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers alongside her Myanmar counterpart, U Tin Maung Swe.

"We listened to Myanmar's briefing and shared views on how Myanmar may advance the cessation of violence, facilitation of constructive dialogue, expansion of humanitarian assistance, and concrete cooperation to address transnational crimes in Myanmar," Lazaro said.

Before the informal ASEAN assembly, Lazaro held a separate bilateral meeting with U Tin...