Vice Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi on Monday met with
Ibrahim Gambari, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's
special advisor, saying China supports the mediation of the UN
secretary-general on Myanmar.
Wang said China closely watches the situation in Myanmar and
hopes the country can maintain stability, development, democracy
and harmony.
"The current situation in Myanmar is moving forward," Wang said,
adding China welcomed the Southeast Asian country's seven step road
map and timetable to ensure the emergence of a peaceful, modern and
discipline flourishing democratic nation.
The Myanmar issue involved complicated elements and its solution
only depends on the country's government and people through
dialogue. The international society could provide constructive
assistance; however, imposing pressure and sanctions couldn't solve
the problem, Wang said.
China supports mediation by the United Nations Secretary-General
Ban and Gambari, Wang said.
Gambari briefed Wang about his recent visits to relevant
countries and his consideration about the next step towards a
solution. He said it is a process of mediation for the Myanmar
issue, and he will continuously make active efforts for it on the
precondition of fully respecting the country's sovereignty.
On the same day, Chinese Assistant Foreign Ministers He Yafei
and Liu Jieyi met or held talks with Gambari, respectively.
Gambari started his two-day visit to China on Monday, aiming to
exchange views on the Myanmar situation.
(Xinhua News Agency February 19, 2008)
