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Singapore PM to attend Asean meeting on Myanmar in Jakarta

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Published Fri, Apr 23, 2021 · 11:14 AM

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[SINGAPORE] Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will attend the meeting of leaders of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) countries in Jakarta on Saturday, according to a statement from his office.

"The Asean Leaders will discuss the situation in Myanmar, which has had a serious impact on the peace and stability of Asean and the region," the statement said.

Mr Lee will be accompanied by the minister for foreign affairs, Vivian Balakrishnan.

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