PRESIDENT of the People’s Republic of China Mr Xi Jinping welcomed President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing, who is on a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, with a Guard of Honour at the Great Hall of the People yesterday morning, and they held talks.
The Myanmar President was welcomed at the entrance to the Great Hall of the People by the Guard of Honour of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) (Army, Navy and Air) with the salute while the trumpet troupe honoured the President with the music. The artillery troop in parade performed the 21-gun salute.
President U Min Aung Hlaing was warmly welcomed by President Mr Xi Jinping. They shook hands against the backdrop of the national flags of both countries, while the media recorded the event.
The Chinese President greeted the Myanmar delegation members while the Myanmar President greeted the Chinese delegation.
They took the salute of the Guard of Honour and inspected it. They waved to the children waving the miniature flags of the two countries and took the salute of the Guard of Honour. They then proceeded to Fujian Hall, where the meeting would be held.
The two Presidents held talks together with delegations of the two countries at Fujian Hall.
At the meeting, the Chinese President expressed his warm welcome to President U Min Aung Hlaing. He discussed the standing of China not to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, emphasizing the sovereignty and territory of other countries, China’s support for Myanmar’s endeavours in initiating national development, security, peace and stability, socioeconomic development of the people, efforts for peace and stability, and a political path suited for the State.
In response, the Myanmar President stated that the primary aim of the visit to enhance cooperation in multiple sectors between the two countries, including Myanmar’s development, cooperation in Myanmar’s peace process, and the increase of China’s investment in Myanmar and trade promotion.
His talks emphasized the implementation of border stability without fail to successfully initiate the China-Myanmar economic corridor, which is part of the BRI, the efforts of the Myanmar government to initiate the NCA in Myanmar, combatting telecom fraud and gambling in Myanmar as well as drug eradication in cooperation with China, and the reopening of border posts and trade routes.
The Chinese President also discussed the emphasis on cooperation between the two countries amid the complicated world political landscape with strengthening the strategic confidence, the status of both nations as the most trustful and reliable partner countries, the deeper cooperation between the two countries, the firmness in enhancing security and rule of law between the two countries, the support of China for Myanmar as an important member of ASEAN, and the plans of China to provide aid for all necessities of Myanmar.
They also exchanged views on strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across space technology, energy, security, and cultural and religious exchanges.
After the meeting, a ceremony to exchange documents of the memorandum of understanding between the two countries followed.
Officials of relevant sectors signed 18 MoUs on human resource development, agriculture, trade promotion, media and humanitarian, technology and knowledge-sharing sectors, including the joint promotion of cooperation in the Global Security Initiative (GSI), the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), and the Global Development Initiative (GDI) in the presence of the two Presidents of Myanmar and China.
The Chinese President hosted a special luncheon in honour of the Myanmar President and delegation members. The Chinese President welcomed President U Min Aung Hlaing and had a special luncheon together.
After the special luncheon, the Chinese President saw off President U Min Aung Hlaing. — MNA/TTA
