
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received Chinese Ambassador Mr. Hong Liang, who has completed his tour of duty, at the Bayintnaung Guesthouse in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
They discussed friendly relations and cooperation between Myanmar and China and their militaries, China’s support in helping Myanmar achieve lasting peace, and the collaboration required by the armed forces of both countries and administrative organizations for promoting the stability and development of border regions.
They also discussed increasing border trade, how China’s Belt and Road Initiative contains beneficial projects for Myanmar, and how China stands firmly by Myanmar’s side in the international arena concerning the issues in Rakhine State, according to the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services. —MNA (Translated by Zaw Htet Oo)