Govt special envoy ends Myanmar visit

YANGON—Chinese government’s special envoy, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi ended his three-day visit to Myanmar Friday.
During his visit, Wang called on Myanmar top leader Senior-General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), in the new capital of Nay Pyi Taw Thursday.
Earlier in the day, Wang had a separate meeting with the Spokes Authoritative Team of the SPDC which comprises three Myanmar ministers — Information Minister Brigadier-General Kyaw Hsan, Foreign Minister U Nyan Win and Labor Minister U Aung Kyi.
The two sides had a frank and in-depth exchange of views on issues of common interest, speaking highly of the progress of the mutually beneficial cooperation in the political, economic, cultural and other areas in recent years.
Both sides expressed their willingness to make joint efforts in developing Sino-Myanmar traditional “paukphaw (fraternal)” friendship, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation and advancing bilateral ties for the benefit of the two peoples.
The Myanmar side reiterated that it firmly pursue the one China policy, regards Taiwan as an inalienable part of China and opposes all separatists activities for “Taiwan independence”.
The Myanmar side briefed the special envoy on its domestic situation and reaffirmed that they will, according to the will of the Myanmar people as a whole, take positive and pragmatic measures to accelerate the “Seven-Step Roadmap”.
At the same time they assured the Chinese side that they will continue to make every effort for the maintenance of stability, economic development, advancement of democracy and the improvement of the people’s livelihood.
The Chinese side on its part, reaffirmed its position on Myanmar, saying that China supports the efforts made by the Myanmar government and people to achieve political reconciliation and improve their people’s livelihood.
The Chinese side hoped that Myanmar will be able to resolve the pending issues through consultations so as to speed up the democratization process.
Meanwhile, China will continue to support the mediation efforts of United Nations Secretary-General and his Special Adviser, and hopes that the international community will provide positive and constructive assistance to Myanmar in accordance with the norms of international relations.
The Chinese side said that it sincerely hopes that political stability, economic development and lasting tranquility would be achieved in Myanmar at an early date.
Wang Yi, dispatched by the Chinese government as a special envoy, arrived here Wednesday.

—Daily Mail, People’s Daily news exchange item