VIENTIANE -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been struggling to ease strains in its relations with the military regime in Myanmar, even as the country is hopeful of restoring normal ties with the regional bloc.
Myanmar 'hopeful' about resuming relations with bloc
ASEAN officials attend a retreat session at the 57th ASEAN foreign ministers meeting at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane on July 25. © Reuters
VIENTIANE -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been struggling to ease strains in its relations with the military regime in Myanmar, even as the country is hopeful of restoring normal ties with the regional bloc.