1. Southeast Asian leaders concluded a three-day summit in Kuala Lumpur, with participation from the U.S., Japan, and China.
- The civil war in Myanmar was a major point of discussion but no practical solutions to end the violence were agreed upon.
- General elections planned by the military in Myanmar were discussed, with voting set for December. However, concerns about the fairness of the polls persist as pro-democracy groups have been excluded.
- The UN Secretary-General expressed doubts about the elections' fairness and their potential to solve Myanmar's problems, stating that they are unlikely to be free or fair or contribute to resolving the country's issues.