Myanmar has been part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) development strategy since its adoption by the Chinese government and it is willing to continue participating in beneficial projects, State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said on 24 April 2019.

The state counsellor made the remark in a meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, according to Voice of America’s Myanmar service.

President Xi said he desired the strengthening of mutually beneficial cooperation with Myanmar within the BRI framework.  According to a statement from the Office of the State Counsellor, the heads of state also discussed the acceleration of cooperation between the two countries to improve the lives of their citizens.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) welcomes Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on 24 April 2019

The meeting on Wednesday also discussed China’s continuing help for Myanmar’s efforts to achieve peace and national reconciliation, ensure border stability and law enforcement, repatriate refugees in Rakhine State, cooperate on international relations, and promote tourism.

Next year will mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between China and Myanmar.

Source:
Myanmar Times