State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who is now in China to attend the summits, met Chinese Premier Mr Li Qiang at Haigeng Garden Hotel in Kunming yesterday.
Premier Mr Li Qiang warmly received the
Senior General, and both parties posed for commemorative photos to mark the
occasion.
During the meeting, Mr Li Qiang expressed
his warm welcome to the Senior General and party, highlighting the connection
between the mountains and rivers of the two countries, sharing longstanding
Pauk-Phaw friendship, and collaborating to overcome the changes and challenges
in political affairs. He also expressed his willingness to enhance the
bilateral relations and cooperation.
The Senior General expressed appreciation
for the hospitality of the Chinese government and officials, and for
successfully holding the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s
Republic of China and the 3rd plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of
the Communist Party of China.
He added that the meeting could discuss
the existing bilateral relations and Pauk-Phaw friendship-related matters, and
it could create close collaboration in regions and on the international stage
in addition to the two countries. One China policy was adopted successfully
over 70 years after the founding of China, and Myanmar has always supported the
One China policy as it is a crucial cornerstone of China.
He also expressed gratitude to China for
assisting after Typhoon Yagi hit Myanmar, saying China is the second largest
investor among the 52 foreign countries investing in Myanmar, and a special
focus is placed on the safety of Chinese investments, projects, and people.
He continued that Myanmar will work with
China for assistance in economic and technology, as well as the enhancement of
collaboration and energy security, aiming to develop the country. The
Muse-Mandalay-Kyaukpyu railway road project will start in possible areas.
He then mentioned the innovative opinions
and active collaboration while meeting with Chinese entrepreneurs who make
investments in Myanmar and those who want to invest in Myanmar while he is on
his visit to Kunming. He also pledged to provide the needed assistance.
He also talked about Myanmar’s ongoing
strategies for the economic corridor under the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor
project. He discussed the plans for the agricultural, sports, health, and rural
development sectors.
Concerning peace, he continued that
Tatmadaw declared a unilateral ceasefire in 2018 and worked for peace. Tatmadaw
conducted a counterattack when the armed groups started fighting during the
period of ceasefire. MNDAA, TNLA, and AA rejected the government’s peace talks
in April 2022. The MNDAA attacked the military outposts in the border area of
Shan State (North) and Chinshwehaw on 27 October 2023 to re-establish their
Special Region 1. Although it reached an agreement after the negotiation with
the Chinese government, they broke the agreement and initiated attacks in towns
and villages. The door of peace is always open if they genuinely want peace.
The armed insurgents should do what needs to be done instead of giving priority
to their needs and wishes. Moreover, the MNDAA, TNLA, and AA should have clear
and specific actions for peace so that dialogue can materialize. Stability and
development in border areas are crucial for regional and State development, and
only stability can promote cooperation in economy and trade. Therefore, illegal
trading, the central pillar of armed insurgents in borders, should be wholely
eradicated. Border trade plays a vital role, whereas yuan-kyat direct payment
is in operation.
Then, the Chinese Premier pledged to stand
with Myanmar for internal peace and stability as an excellent neighbouring
country.
Moreover, he appreciated the Myanmar
government for inviting peace dialogues to solve armed conflicts without terror
acts but with political means.
He continued that China agreed with a
five-point roadmap of the State Administration Council and will continue to
support holding the election successfully. The stability in northern Myanmar is
crucial, and China reaffirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
Myanmar and strongly opposes the actions that harm the interests of Myanmar.
Moreover, he mentioned that the border posts of the two countries should be
under the control of governments, and proper measures will be taken to enhance
China-Myanmar relations and trust politically.
He added that the China-Myanmar Economic
Corridor project is a top project, so the work plans should be accelerated.
Starting from the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Myanmar
diplomatic ties, cooperation in various sectors will be made to consolidate
bilateral friendship and deepen the collaboration between the two peoples. He
then pledged that China would firmly stand with Myanmar on the international
stage.
After the meeting, the two leaders warmly
greeted the attendees.
Then, the exchange of MoU and MoA between China and Myanmar continued. The
Myanmar Consulate-General Office in Kunming and the Chinese Consulate-General
Office in Mandalay signed MoUs on the exchange of a land lease agreement,
upgrading of training, chemical needs and a plant for pest and disease control
for agricultural products, accurate measurement technology collaboration, and
another MoA between Standardization Administration of China (SAC) and the
Department of Research and Innovation (DRI) of Myanmar, including sports sector
promotion. During that session, the relevant officials of the two countries
inked seven MoUs and MoAs and exchanged them in the presence of the Senior
General and the Chinese Premier.
The Senior General attended the dinner
party for the Eighth Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Programme
(GMS) Summit at Kunming Intercontinental Hotel on the same evening.
The Senior General had dinner with other
officials, enjoying traditional Chinese dances and songs.
MNA/KTZH
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