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Myanmar president meets Chinese military leader

Myanmar president U Thein Sein met with visiting Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission Xu Caihou here Friday with the two sides exchanging views on issues of common concern.

U Thein Sein expressed delight to see major progress achieved in the two countries' cooperation in various sectors, including frequent reciprocal visits at high level.

The visit of Xu soon after Myanmar's formation of the new government has actively reflected the friendly relations between the two countries and the two armed forces, he said.

He added that strengthening of Myanmar-China unity and cooperation not only conforms to the fundamental interests of the two peoples, but also contributes to the development and stability of the region.

On the occasion, Xu said 61 years after the two countries established diplomatic relation, bilateral ties have always maintained a healthy and stable development.

Noting that China-Myanmar friendship has strong foundation, deep cooperation and broad prospects, he stressed safeguarding of the China-Myanmar relations to conform to two countries' basic and long-term benefit.

Xu expressed that China will support unshakably the development of China-Myanmar ties, support Myanmar's development on a path chosen in line with the country's own status, safeguard Myanmar's just right on the international arena and make good neighbors, good partners and good friends together with Myanmar.

U Thein Sein spoke highly of China's development and the role played by China in the international affairs.

He attached importance to the practical cooperation with China in various sectors including on military affairs, affirming that Myanmar will abide by the "one China" policy no matter how the international situation changes.

Xu stressed the needs to maintain stability and prosperity in the China-Myanmar border areas, saying that it conforms to the fundamental benefits of the two peoples which is also the common responsibility of the two countries.

Xu said Chinese always respect Myanmar's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and understand the efforts made by the Myanmar government in maintaining national unity and stability.

Xu believed that the Myanmar government could properly cope with challenges from home and abroad and manage related issues peacefully to create a stable environment for Myanmar's economic development.

Xu briefed Thein Sein on China's socio-economic development.

The meeting was also attended by Xu's entourage and Chinese ambassador to Myanmar Li Junhua.

Xu arrived in Nay Pyi Taw Thursday on a four-day official goodwill visit to Myanmar at the invitation of General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar Defense Services.

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