President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing, who is in the People’s Republic of China on his State Visit, held a meeting with Chairman Mr Zhao Leji of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People yesterday afternoon.

At the meeting, the NPC Chairman stated the continuous efforts between China and Myanmar to initiate cooperation beneficial to each other under their agreements, extension of his invitation to the Speakers of the Hluttaw and representatives to China, and his firm belief for leadership of the new government of Myanmar to achieve peace and stability as well as greater development.

The President emphasized the promotion of cooperation between the National People’s Congress of China and Myanmar’s Hluttaws, plans of sending Myanmar Hluttaw representatives to make visits to China, exchange of experiences in the legislative process, and Hluttaw administration and people’s representation.

They also cordially exchanged views on measures to ensure deep cooperation between the Hluttaws of the two countries, promotion of bilateral trade and investment, combatting online scams and gambling activities, cooperation in drug eradication, and implementation of the peace process to deepen cooperation in border stability and security measures.

After the meeting, they cordially greeted each other.

Also present at the meeting were Union Ministers U Khin Maung Yi, U Tin Maung Swe, Dr Kan Zaw, U Ko Ko Lwin, Dr Charlie Than and U Tun Ohn, Kachin State Chief Minister U Khet Htein Nan, Shan State Chief Minister U Sai Htein Soe, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, deputy ministers, Myanmar Ambassador to China U Zaw Win Myint and officials. The NPC Chairman was accompanied by Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ms Ma Jia and officials.

MNA/TTA

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