"The two leaders denounced and called for the immediate cessation of the continued acts of violence against civilians," according to the joint statement released by the White House, following a meeting between Prabowo and Biden in Washington D.C., on Tuesday (Nov 12).
During the meeting, President Biden expressed support for ASEAN’s efforts to resolve the crisis in Myanmar.
The two leaders also reiterated full support for ASEAN’s central role and the implementation of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus to help resolve the crisis in Myanmar and expressed appreciation for the work of the ASEAN and UN Special Envoys on Myanmar.
"They urged all parties to exercise utmost restraint, ensure the protection of civilians, and create a conducive environment for the delivery of humanitarian assistance," the White House said.
President Prabowo and President Biden also called on the Myanmar regime to create conditions conducive to national dialogue that re-establishes Myanmar’s path to inclusive democracy.
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