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It would be the first such meeting of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations since the member country's military ousted the elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1. The Kyodo News Agency quoted sources as saying that most ASEAN countries have expressed readiness to attend the meeting, with Myanmar's military-appointed Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin also asked to attend. The meeting is likely to be a hybrid form with some attending in person and others joining virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to one of the sources. An in-person meeting would be held in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, where ASEAN has its secretariat. In Thailand on February 24, Wunna Maung Lwin arrived in Thailand to hold diplomatic negotiations related to recent political developments in the country. Wunna Maung Lwin’s engaging in the negotiations showed Myanmar’s efforts in cooperating with ASEAN to seek solutions to political issues in the country. ASEAN comprises 10 member countries. Myanmar joined the association in 1997. In early February, in a statement, ASEAN called on the sides to seek dialogue and reconciliation to bring the situation back to normal soon. The statement highlighted the importance of ASEAN member states’ political stability in achieving peace, stability, and prosperity for the ASEAN Community. The military of Myanmar pledged to hold an election and transfer the power, while rejecting the accusation of conducting coup d'état as well as violence in protests inside the country. Source: VNA …

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Senior Colonel Quach Huu Trung, Director of Hospital 199 said that in 2020, the hospital combined with medical facilities and other relevant sectors in the city to meet the requirements of examining, treatment and handling emergency situations related to epidemic, flooding, accident, massive injuries, etc. As for the Covid-19 prevention and control, the hospital has received, isolated, monitored and treated 368 Covid-19 suspected cases, including 96 foreign cases from 32 countries and territories, 528 patients from other local hospitals. In addition, the hospital took sample for SARS-CoV-2 testing from 2,829 police officers, 659 medical staffs and 1,718 patients and other subjects. Besides that, the medical facility has also widened remote examining and treatment for soldiers and people in the Central and Central Highlands regions. On the occasion, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Son highly appreciated the great efforts by medical staff and doctors during the passing time although 2020 was remembered as a year of difficulties and challenges for the medical sector. On the other hand, the delegation leader suggested that the hospital should enhance cooperation and connection with local and international medical facilities for experience exchange and studying. By Xuan Quynh- Translated by Huyen Huong …

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The Hanoitimes - Vietnam keeps an eye on the developments in Myanmar and hopes that the country will soon stabilize the situation to maintain the national development for peace, stability, and cooperation in the region, Vietnam has raised voice shortly after top leaders of Myanmar were detained by the military. Spokesperson of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang. Photo: MOFA “As a regional neighbor and an ASEAN member, Vietnam keeps an eye on the developments in Myanmar and hopes that the country will soon stabilize the situation to maintain the national development for peace, stability, and cooperation in the region, continuing its contribution to the building of the ASEAN Community,” Spokesperson of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said in a statement on February 1, the same day of a coup in Myanmar. In early morning raids Monday, Myanmar’s military has taken control of the country and declared a state of emergency after detaining State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint, and other senior government leaders. The military confirmed it had detained the country’s de facto civilian leader Suu Kyi, along with other high ranking National League for Democracy (NLD) leaders, in response to alleged voting irregularities in November’s election. Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV), Myanmar’s state-owned and most widely accessible television and radio stations, announced a year-long state of emergency on Monday. The world’s top leaders, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, US State Secretary Antony Blinken, White House Spokesperson Jen Psaki, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne have raised concerns over the situation, calling for immediate release of the arrestees. …

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