LANGKAWI, Malaysia, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Working toward restoring peace and stability in Myanmar remains a top priority for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said here on Sunday.

The implementation of the Five-Point Consensus on the situation in Myanmar provides a pathway to achieving an inclusive and durable peaceful resolution in Myanmar that will contribute to peace, security and stability in the region, Mohamad said at a press briefing following an ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting.

"Therefore, we called on all parties to cease hostilities immediately, prioritize humanitarian access, and foster an environment for inclusive dialogue," he said.

Mohamad said that the situation in Myanmar must be resolved within the ASEAN framework, stressing the importance of safeguarding the region's interests collectively.

ASEAN centrality, unity and solidarity must be reinforced, he said.

As agreed upon during an ASEAN leaders' meeting in 2021, the Five-Point Consensus was established to address a political crisis in Myanmar and promote regional peace and stability. Enditem

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