Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a ten-member regional bloc, will gather on Monday to advocate for peace in Myanmar and address trade concerns related to US President Donald Trump's tariff policy, Reuters reported.

Myanmar has been in crisis since a military coup in 2021 triggered armed resistance. ASEAN, led this year by Malaysia, is attempting to reopen talks between the military regime and opposition organizations. A proposal for a permanent ASEAN envoy to Myanmar is under discussion.

Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing remains excluded from ASEAN summits. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent talks with both the junta and opposition have renewed hopes for negotiations, according to Reuters.

ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus peace plan remains largely unimplemented amid ongoing conflict and political deadlock.