In a joint statement following the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, member states reaffirmed their support for Myanmar’s efforts to establish peace, stability, and the rule of law in Rakhine State. The statement emphasized the importance of the safe, dignified, and voluntary repatriation of displaced persons and welcomed ongoing bilateral efforts between Myanmar and Bangladesh.
ASEAN also expressed its continued commitment to assisting in the repatriation process through proposed project implementations and called on the Secretary-General to identify areas where the bloc can play a more active role.