In a significant move to bolster regional cooperation, Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, hosted Myanmar's Minister for Foreign Affairs Tin Maung Swe in Beijing this Friday, June 5, 2026.
During the meeting, Li emphasized China's enduring support for Myanmar as it pursues a development trajectory tailored to its specific national conditions. He highlighted China's readiness to deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation, which includes strengthening exchanges between the legislatures and fostering closer people-to-people ties to ensure the sustainable growth of bilateral relations.
Minister Tin Maung Swe reaffirmed Myanmar's unwavering commitment to the one-China principle. He expressed a strong desire to cultivate the "pauk-phaw"—a Myanmar term meaning "fraternal"—friendship between the two nations. Furthermore, the Minister stated Myanmar's willingness to jointly implement the four major global initiatives proposed by China, aiming to advance practical cooperation and legislative dialogue.
This meeting underscores the importance of stability and mutual growth in Asia, providing a clear signal of the deepening partnership between the two neighbors as they align their strategic goals to benefit their respective populations and the broader regional economy.
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