Chinese President Xi Jinping called for strengthened strategic cooperation with Myanmar during a bilateral meeting Friday, emphasizing shared development goals and regional stability. The leaders met on the sidelines of an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War victory.
Xi outlined plans to enhance high-quality Belt and Road collaboration and implement China's three signature global initiatives – covering development, security, and cultural cooperation – to create “greater benefits for both peoples.” Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing acknowledged China's swift disaster relief following a recent earthquake, describing it as a testament to bilateral friendship.
The discussions highlighted Myanmar’s endorsement of China’s vision for a community with a shared future, particularly in addressing transnational challenges. Analysts suggest this dialogue signals Myanmar’s deepening economic alignment with Beijing amid shifting Southeast Asian geopolitics.
