SAC Chair PM Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chinese Yunnan Province leader meet to strengthen bilateral ties

 

State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing met Mr Wang Ning, a member of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee and Secretary of the Yunnan Provincial Party Committee, at the Haigeng Hotel in Kunming, China, yesterday evening.

The Myanmar delegation, led by the Senior General, was warmly received by Mr Wang Ning, and both parties took commemorative photos to mark the occasion. During the meeting, Mr Wang expressed his firm welcome, highlighting Yunnan Province’s ongoing economic development and the close diplomatic and economic ties shared with Myanmar. He underscored Yunnan’s interest in expanding cooperation in infrastructure projects, cross-sector collaborations, and joint efforts to address cross-border issues.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by Yunnan officials. Noting the upcoming 75th Anniversary of Myanmar-China diplomatic relations, he spoke about the enduring ties between the two nations, especially the significant connection with Yunnan Province. The Senior General stressed the importance of peace and stability along the border to support trade and economic development and called for continued joint efforts to secure the border regions.

He further highlighted Myanmar’s potential for agricultural and resource-based investments to help meet global food security. The Senior General encouraged Yunnan Province to explore investment opportunities in agriculture, renewable resources, education, health, and culture, emphasizing Myanmar’s readiness for collaboration in these areas. He also underscored the need to enhance security measures for smoother exchanges and a stable bilateral framework.

In addition to discussing trade and economic cooperation, the meeting covered potential areas of collaboration in electricity generation and human resource development. SAC members, the Myanmar ambassador to China, and other representatives from both countries attended the meeting. The event concluded with an exchange of gifts and a formal dinner.

MNA/TMT

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