Myanmar’s Acting President and Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 30 in Tianjin, China, during his official visit at Xi’s invitation.

At the meeting, President Xi expressed appreciation for Myanmar’s participation in the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 and the 80th anniversary commemorations of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japan and World Anti-Fascist War. He stressed that China and Myanmar share deep neighborly ties, reaffirmed China’s support for Myanmar’s stability, political development, and economic progress, and pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing recalled Myanmar’s anti-fascist struggle on March 27, 1945, which later became Myanmar Armed Forces Day, and said Myanmar will hold its 80th anniversary next year. He noted Myanmar became an SCO dialogue partner in May 2023 and requested China’s continued support for full membership. He emphasized that the meeting would help deepen bilateral ties.

The two sides also discussed peace efforts in Myanmar, enhancing trade, cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, use of natural resources, assistance after the recent Mandalay earthquake, and preparations for Myanmar’s multi-party general election scheduled for December 28, 2025.

President Xi reiterated opposition to foreign interference in Myanmar’s politics, emphasized strengthening China-Myanmar strategic cooperation, and expressed support for Myanmar’s upcoming election and its aspiration to become a full SCO member.

Senior officials from both countries, including ministers, military leaders, and ambassadors, attended the meeting.