Min Aung Hlaing & Bongbong Marcos

Min Aung Hlaing: Min Aung Hlaing, the military chief who became civilian president of Myanmar, is at the center of the diplomatic dispute with the ASEAN (ASEAN) and faces accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Bongbong Marcos: Bongbong Marcos, President of the Philippines, expressed frustration at the ASEAN (ASEAN) summit regarding the lack of progress in Myanmar.

Min Aung Hlaing: Min Aung Hlaing, former junta chief and now president of Myanmar, leads the military-backed government seeking re-engagement with ASEAN.

Bongbong Marcos: Bongbong Marcos, as the host of the summit, has directed the focus on regional energy security, food supply, and protection of Southeast Asian workers.

Min Aung Hlaing: Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's former junta chief and current president, is keen to normalize relations with the ASEAN.

Bongbong Marcos: Bongbong Marcos, as chair of the ASEAN, expressed optimism about the fuel-sharing framework and proposed an ASEAN maritime center.

Min Aung Hlaing: Min Aung Hlaing leads the nominally civilian government in Myanmar after a military coup.

Bongbong Marcos: Bongbong Marcos, as the chair of ASEAN and President of Philippines, highlighted the need for coordination and collective action in response to the crisis.