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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, May 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on China and Myanmar to deepen strategic cooperation and steadily advance the implementation of key projects of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.
Xi Jinping made the statement during a meeting with Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing on the sidelines of celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War.
The Chinese President emphasized that China and Myanmar are members of a community with a shared future, sharing joys and sorrows and supporting each other. According to him, the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the “Bandung Spirit” that China and Myanmar jointly uphold have not lost their relevance over time, and their contemporary significance is becoming increasingly visible.
Recalling that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Xi Jinping assured that China will firmly adhere to the concept and strategy of a friendly, secure and prosperous neighborhood, benevolence, sincerity, mutual benefit, inclusiveness and common destiny.
China will work with Myanmar to deepen the building of a community with a shared future, advance high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, and implement the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, which will bring greater benefits to the peoples of both countries, Xi promised.
He recalled that not long ago a strong earthquake occurred in Myanmar’s Mandalay, which led to large casualties and significant material damage, and noted that China was the first to send rescue teams and provide emergency humanitarian aid. China is ready to continue to provide assistance to Myanmar in its recovery from the disaster, the Chinese leader added.
The Chinese side, Xi Jinping continued, supports Myanmar in following a development path that suits its national conditions, in protecting its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national stability, and in confidently advancing its domestic political agenda.
The Chinese president expressed hope that Myanmar will take concrete measures to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions and projects on its territory, and step up efforts to combat cross-border crimes such as online gambling and telecom fraud.
Xi called on the parties to jointly uphold the international system with the UN at its core and the international order based on international law, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.
Min Aung Hlaing, for his part, noted that after the powerful earthquake in Myanmar, China immediately expressed sincere condolences and was the first to provide assistance in eliminating the consequences of the disaster, demonstrating fraternal friendship and readiness to lend a helping hand in difficult times. The people of Myanmar will always remember this, Min Aung Hlaing assured.
Under the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has made remarkable progress in advancing Chinese-style modernization, he said, adding that Myanmar attaches great importance to its relations with China and will always be a friendly neighbor that China can trust.
Min Aung Hlaing said Myanmar is committed to advancing cooperation with China in areas such as economy, trade and energy, and will make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese projects and personnel on its territory.
Myanmar highly values the three global initiatives proposed by China and the concept of building a community of shared destiny with neighboring countries, and hopes to work with China to address common challenges, the Myanmar leader added. –0–