China, Myanmar pledge to further develop traditional friendship

Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) shakes hands with Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw during their meeting in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on April 6, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

For his part, Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw asked Wang to convey his good wishes to President Xi Jinping.

" Myanmar is highly appreciated that Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to me soon after I was elected as the president and the Chinese foreign minister visited Myanmar immediately after the formation of the new government which showed China's support for Myanmar's new government," the president said.

"The good proposals on boosting pragmatic cooperation between the two countries put forward by the Chinese foreign minister demonstrated China's willingness to further develop relations with Myanmar."

The new government of Myanmar now has a lot of work to do in developing economy and improving people's livelihood, and the two countries have a great potential for cooperation, the president said.

Myanmar's new government is willing to work together with China to promote good relations between the countries, deepen cooperation in all fields, strengthen communication and collaboration in regional and international affairs, he said.