Myanmar Forms New Committee to Expedite ASEAN Normalization
Myanmar's military junta has established a new committee to accelerate normalization with ASEAN, ahead of the upcoming ASEAN Summit next month. The move aims to 'restore the country's original role and rights' within the bloc.
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