Asean in talks on barring Myanmar junta chief from summit: envoyFILE PHOTO: Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on Feb 1, presides over an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. (Reuters)Southeast Asian nations are discussing whether to exclude Myanmar's junta chief from a summit due to slow progress on a plan to address turmoil after a coup in the country earlier this year, a top diplomat said Wednesday. Asked if action will be taken at the summit to suspend Myanmar, Erywan said this was not being discussed. Erywan said he was ready to visit Myanmar and was waiting for a programme from the junta that would include his itinerary and the people he would be allowed to meet. Last Thursday, a junta spokesman said it would be "difficult" for the envoy to hold talks with people on trial.
