NAYPYITAW, 08 May, 2021 (TON): Myanmar’s ruling military, which is facing nationwide protests against the coup that ousted the elected government, has said it would not consent to a visit from a Southeast Asian envoy if it could create stability, which raises concerns that it would carry more deadly violence against protesters and ethnic minorities.

Earlier, Leaders of countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) had reached consensus on five points at a summit on the Myanmar crisis, which was attended by the architect of the February 1 coup, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

Five points of consensus include ending the violence, dialogue between the military and its opponents, enabling humanitarian aid and allowing a special ASEAN envoy to visit.

“At the moment we are prioritizing the security and stability of the country,” Major Kaung Htet San, a spokesman for the military council, said on Friday.

“Only after we achieve a certain level of security and stability, we will cooperate regarding that envoy.”

The military government would consider proposals made at the summit if they would help in their visions for the country, he added.

Protests have spread across country since military coup, as citizens resist return to dictatorship.

According to an advocacy group monitoring the crisis, at least 774 people have been killed and more than 3,700 detained in the military’s crackdown on opponents.