YANGON: Myanmar's neighbours have to negotiate with a newly formed government of national unity if they want to help resolve the turmoil triggered by a Feb 1 military coup, and they should not recognise the junta, a unity government official said.

The 10-member Asean has been trying to find a way out of the crisis that has racked member Myanmar since the military ousted an elected government led by Ms Aung San Suu Kyi.