SAC Chair PM Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chinese Yunnan Province leader meet to strengthen bilateral ties

STATE Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing met Mr Wang Ning, a member of the Commu­nist Party of China’s Central Committee and Secretary of the Yunnan Provincial Party Committee, at the Haigeng Hotel in Kunming, China, yesterday evening.

 

The Myanmar delegation, led by the Senior General, was warmly received by Mr Wang Ning, and both parties took commemorative photos to mark the oc­casion. During the meeting, Mr Wang expressed his firm welcome, highlighting Yunnan Province’s ongoing economic development and the close diplomatic and economic ties shared with Myanmar. He underscored Yunnan’s interest in expanding cooperation in infrastructure projects, cross-sector collaborations, and joint efforts to address cross-border is­sues.

 

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by Yunnan officials. Noting the upcoming 75^th Anniversary of Myanmar-China diplomatic relations, he spoke about the enduring ties between the two nations, especially the significant connection with Yunnan Province. The Senior General stressed the importance of peace and stability along the border to support trade and economic devel­opment and called for continued joint efforts to secure the border regions.

 

He further highlighted Myan­mar’s potential for agricultural and re­source-based investments to help meet global food security. The Senior General encouraged Yunnan Province to explore investment opportunities in agriculture, renewable resources, education, health, and culture, emphasizing Myanmar’s readiness for collaboration in these ar­eas. He also underscored the need to enhance security measures for smoother exchanges and a stable bilateral frame­work.

 

In addition to discussing trade and economic cooperation, the meeting cov­ered potential areas of collaboration in electricity generation and human re­source development. SAC members, the Myanmar ambassador to China, and other representatives from both coun­tries attended the meeting. The event concluded with an exchange of gifts and a formal dinner. — MNA/TMT