ASEAN Foreign Ministers Express ‘Deep Concern’ About Ukraine Crisis

The ASEAN Foreign Ministers expressed they are deeply concerned over the evolving situation and armed hostilities in Ukraine.

In a joint statement, the ASEAN foreign ministers said: "We call on all relevant parties to exercise maximum restraint and make utmost efforts to pursue dialogues through all channels, including diplomatic means to contain the situation, to de-escalate tensions, and to seek peaceful resolution in accordance with international law, the principles of the United Nations Charter and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia."

They added: "We believe that there is still room for a peaceful dialogue to prevent the situation from getting out of control. For peace, security, and harmonious co-existence to prevail, it is the responsibility of all parties to uphold the principles of mutual respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and equal rights of all nations."