KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asean to engage Myanmar in post-earthquake humanitarian efforts while continuing to address concerns under the five-point consensus framework.

Anwar, who currently chairs Asean, expressed appreciation for the solidarity shown by member states in extending aid to Myanmar following the recent devastating earthquake.

"We have had direct engagement with (Myanmar junta leader) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to discuss humanitarian efforts," he said.

"I have also informed all my colleagues that we should use this opportunity to work together.

"At the very least, we can begin with humanitarian engagement, with both parties acceding to some of the concerns we have raised, in accordance with the broad parameters of the five-point consensus," he said.

He made these remarks during the closing of the 12th Asean Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM) here today.

Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said he had raised the same issue with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a recent phone call.

He said both leaders agreed that Asean must engage in dialogue and negotiations with all relevant parties to achieve a peaceful and inclusive resolution for Myanmar.

This approach, he added, is critical to ensuring that any actions taken are in line with humanitarian principles and contribute to the broader goal of regional stability.