President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing received a delegation led by Mr Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, at the Presidential Palace Reception Hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.

At the meeting, the President expressed his honour and pleasure that Mr Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, was the first to send a congratulatory message within hours of his election as President, demonstrating his high regard. He also conveyed his gratitude that the Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs was the first to visit during the tenure of the government led by him. The President added that the government will continue to further strengthen relations and cooperation between Myanmar and China during its tenure.

The Member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China stated that Mr Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, had conveyed his congratulations and best wishes on the election of Your Excellency as President of Myanmar. He noted that China’s sending of a congratulatory message within hours of his election and the dispatch of a delegation to attend the oath-taking ceremony demonstrated the importance it attaches to Myanmar and its people. He also expressed his belief that, under the leadership of Your Excellency, Myanmar would become a country that achieves long-term development. He added that both countries would continue to accelerate efforts on matters that would bring socioeconomic benefits to their states and peoples, and he vowed that China would continue to stand by and support Myanmar on the international landscape.

Furthermore, they cordially exchanged views on the enhancement of diplomatic relations and friendly relations between the two countries, the implementation of a community with shared future between the two countries through thick and thin, and the steadfast support of China in enabling Myanmar to move along a successful path suited to its national conditions, with the backing of its people.

They also frankly discussed that the continued firm support for Myanmar’s sovereignty, territorial security, and stability, as well as the consistent support for enabling the implementation of peace and stability in the country, national reconciliation among ethnic groups, and social harmony within society.

Their bilateral talks emphasized the further coordination and cooperation in the peace and stability of border regions, facilitating smooth, swift, and efficient trade flows and the efforts to restore the internal peace process, China’s continued assistance in rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts following the damage caused by the Mandalay earthquake, and the conditions enabling Myanmar to further enhance international relations and cooperation in the ASEAN community.

They talked about Myanmar’s support for the four-point proposal put forward by Mr Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, for peace and stability in the Middle East, and the Myanmar’s successful holding of a free and fair multiparty democratic general election and, the government elected by the people is firmly continuing along the democratic path, thereby enabling the country to further enhance its participation and cooperation within ASEAN.

Moreover, their discussions dealt with the situations to enhance cooperation in bilateral border trade, energy and mining, agriculture and technological sectors, the concerted efforts to combat telecommunication fraud and online gambling, and the plan to accelerate the existing friendly ties and cooperation between the two countries and peoples.

The President and the Member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China exchanged commemorative gifts and had documentary photos taken together with the attendees.

Present at the meeting together with the President were Union Minister at the President’s Office U Khin Maung Yi, Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt-Gen Nyunt Win Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Tin Maung Swe and Vice-Chairman of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Central Committee Lt-Gen Yar Pyae. The Member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China was accompanied by Ambassador Ms Ma Jia of the People’s Republic of China to Myanmar, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of China and delegation members.

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