ASEAN foreign ministers are set to hold a special meeting in Bangkok on Sunday with Myanmar’s top diplomat, with the Philippines leading the gathering as ASEAN chair. The meeting marks the first in-person engagement with Myanmar since the 2021 coup and the subsequent civil war, following a five-year period in which Myanmar’s ruling generals were effectively excluded from ASEAN summits. Philippine officials say the agenda will focus on Myanmar’s ongoing civil war and on how Myanmar will engage with ASEAN going forward. The discussions are expected to address the bloc’s approach after years of limited contact, as ASEAN seeks a pathway for dialogue and regional engagement. Sources also indicate the context for the meeting includes changes in Myanmar’s governance since the coup, alongside continued political and security challenges. Overall, the meeting is aimed at assessing current conditions and determining possible steps for renewed interaction between Myanmar and ASEAN member states.