NAY PYI TAW (Myanmar), Aug 15 – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing here on Wednesday, with the two sides vowing to support each other on issues related to their respective core interests.
Wang pointed out that China firmly supports Myanmar in safeguarding its independence, sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity.
As a friendly neighbour, China opposes chaos and war in Myanmar, interference in Myanmar’s internal affairs by extra-territorial forces, and any attempts to drive a wedge between China and Myanmar and smear China, he added.
Stressing China is willing to deepen cooperation with Myanmar in various fields, the top Chinese diplomat voiced the hope that the Myanmar side will effectively safeguard the safety of Chinese personnel and projects in Myanmar.
He also called for maintaining peace and stability along the China-Myanmar border, and urged joint efforts to combat cross-border crimes, and create a safe environment for exchanges and cooperation between the two sides.
Min Aung Hlaing, for his part, said Myanmar attaches great importance to relations with China, is committed to the development of Myanmar-China friendship, firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and is willing to always be China’s trusted friendly neighbour.
The Myanmar side is also willing to continue to cooperate with the Chinese side in combating transnational crimes such as Internet gambling and wire fraud and will never allow any behavior that undermines China’s security and interests, Min Aung Hlaing added.
