Chinese government's special envoy, Vice Minister of Foreign
Affairs Wang Yi ended his three-day visit to Myanmar Friday.
During his visit, Wang met 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 pursues 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 in Myanmar Wednesday.
(Xinhua News Agency November 17, 2007)
