The Myanmar junta said on Friday that it would not agree to a visit by a Southeast Asian envoy until it could establish stability.

It is three months since the junta took over in a coup, on 1 February, sparking mass demonstrations.

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders reached consensus on five points at a summit on the Myanmar crisis last month, which was attended by the architect of the coup, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

These included an end to violence, dialogue between the military and its opponents, allowing humanitarian help, and permitting a visit by a special ASEAN envoy.

Major Kaung Htet San, a spokesman for the military council, told a televised briefing, that right now, they are prioritising the security and stability of the country. He said only once this has been achieved will they entertain a visit by the envoy. He noted that they would consider views made up the summit if they were in line with their vision for the country.