Beijing- Myanmar and China have agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment and border stability following talks between the two countries’ foreign ministers in Beijing, according to statements released by both governments.
Myanmar's Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Tin Maung Swe, met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse during an official visit to China at Wang Yi’s invitation.
During the meeting, both sides discussed enhancing the long-standing “Pauk-Phaw” (fraternal) friendship between the two countries, accelerating practical cooperation, strengthening collaboration between their foreign ministries, expanding bilateral trade and investment, and maintaining peace and stability along the shared border.
The two ministers also exchanged views on China’s continued support for Myanmar’s peace process and socio-economic development efforts. They agreed to work together to combat online fraud, illegal cross-border activities and other transnational crimes in border areas while increasing cooperation and mutual support at regional and international forums.
U Tin Maung Swe expressed Myanmar’s appreciation for China’s continued assistance and support, particularly its contributions to post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction efforts. He reaffirmed Myanmar’s support for the One-China Policy and China’s major global initiatives, while pledging to strengthen cooperation under frameworks such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation mechanism.
For his part, Wang Yi stated that China remains committed to deepening its traditional friendship with Myanmar and supports Myanmar’s efforts toward peace, national reconciliation and development. He said closer cooperation between the two foreign ministries would help enhance mutual understanding and trust while expanding cooperation across various sectors.
According to a statement from the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar, Wang Yi highlighted that China and Myanmar have maintained friendly relations based on the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence throughout the 76 years since diplomatic ties were established.
He noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Myanmar in 2020 ushered bilateral relations into a new era of building a China-Myanmar community with a shared future. Wang Yi also expressed China’s desire to increase exchanges between the two countries’ senior leaders, deepen strategic cooperation and achieve more tangible outcomes in bilateral relations.
China, he said, respects Myanmar’s sovereignty and supports the development path chosen by the Myanmar people. He reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Myanmar’s peace and reconciliation efforts and pledged continued cooperation in post-earthquake reconstruction, trade, investment, cultural exchanges and major projects under the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Wang Yi further called for joint efforts to crack down on online gambling, cyber fraud and other cross-border crimes, while maintaining peace and stability along the China-Myanmar border. He also expressed hope that Myanmar would continue to ensure the safety and security of Chinese citizens, organizations and projects operating in the country.
Following the talks, Wang Yi hosted a luncheon for U Tin Maung Swe and the Myanmar delegation.
Later in the day, the Myanmar foreign minister also met Li Hongzhong, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress, at the Great Hall of the People. The two sides exchanged views on parliamentary cooperation, the priorities of Myanmar’s new government and opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation in new areas.
