Myanmar delegation led by President’s Office Ministry 2 Union Minister arrives back after attending ASEAN-China Week 2025

 

November 22

 

The delegation led by Union Minister for the Ministry 2 of the President’s Office, U Ko Ko Hlaing, attended the ASEAN-China Week (ACW) 2025 in Fuzhou, China, held from 16 to 19 November 2025. Around 300 senior government officials, diplomats, media personnel, business leaders and youth communities from both ASEAN Member States and China participated in the event.

 

In his remark at the Opening Ceremony, Union Minister U Ko Ko Hlaing expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to participate in the ASEAN-China Week 2025 held under the theme “Our Shared Future: Bridging ASEAN 2045 and Chinese Modernization” in Fuzhou, China. He highlighted that the event represents the enduring partnership between ASEAN and China and their shared journey towards a dynamic, inclusive and prosperous future. He thanked the Government of China, the Fujian Provincial authorities and the ASEAN-China Centre for hosting and organizing this meaningful event, which reflects the long-term partnership between ASEAN and China and the journey towards a vibrant, inclusive and prosperous future. He added that under the common goal of peace, development and prosperity of ASEAN, friendship, unity and mutual trust among the peoples from the two sides will be further enhanced. He recalled that during Myanmar’s Coordinatorship of ASEAN-China dialogue relations from 2021 to 2024, the partnership was elevated to the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking a significant milestone in ASEAN-China relations.

 

He emphasized that ASEAN and China’s mutual commitment to advancing cooperation in digital innovation, industrial and supply chain connectivity, youth and blue economy development, and people-to-people exchanges. He also welcomed China’s Global AI Initiative and emphasized the importance of equitable and responsible technological development. He reaffirmed Myanmar’s appreciation for China’s steadfast support and the solidarity of ASEAN Member States.

 

Afterwards, the Myanmar delegation led by the Union minister attended the ASEAN-China Thematic Dialogues on “ASEAN-China Solutions to Global Challenges” and “Technological Innovation and AI-Powered Digital Economy”, “ASEAN-China Youth Forum on Blue Economy and Maritime Cooperation”, “Two Countries, Twin Parks” Model: “ASEAN-China Industrial and Supply Chain Connectivity and Enterprise Exchanges”. The Union minister also held bilateral meetings with Fujian Provincial Governor Mr Zhao Long and Secretary-General Mr Shi Zhongjun of the ASEAN-China Centre separately, and discussed ways to further enhance friendship and cooperation.

 

The ASEAN-China Week was first convened in 2023, followed by the second ACW in 2024. The third ACW is being held this year under the theme “Our Shared Future: Bridging ASEAN 2045 and Chinese Modernization”. The ASEAN-China Week, which is promoting the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, plays a unique role in raising public awareness of ASEAN-China cooperation, and creates opportunities to further enhance cooperation between ASEAN Member States and China in the areas of economy, trade, investment, technological innovation and AI development.

 

The Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister U Ko Ko Hlaing arrived back in Yangon yesterday evening. — MNA