CNI News
10 June 2025
China's Belt and Road Initiative is an opportunity for Myanmar, said the SAC Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
He made the above remarks at the Diamond Jubilee Ceremony of the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Myanmar and China held at the Mingalar Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw on June 8, 2025.
“Myanmar is located in an important geographical location where China’s Belt and Road Initiative and China-Myanmar Economic Corridor projects are being implemented. I believe that the rapid implementation of these projects will create many opportunities for the two peoples to achieve sustainable prosperity and development together. I am grateful to China for its support and encouragement in the peace process, national reunification, and development processes, as well as for its support and donations during the earthquake and COVID-19 pandemic," he said.
China has now become a world leader, and has provided substantial assistance regarding the Myanmar border issue. Dr. Aye Maung, chairman of the Arakan Front Party (AFP), told CNI News.
While the 75th anniversary celebration of China-Myanmar diplomatic relations was being held
“Senior General Min Aung Hlaing had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Xi Jinping at the invitation of Russia to attend the Victory Day parade. I think they discussed in detail that China would accept and cooperate with Myanmar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Therefore, the Myanmar-China friendship has many important and common interests. To achieve development, China's participation and Myanmar's society, Myanmar's position, China's position, the five principles of bilateral peaceful coexistence, these are important in diplomacy. That's why Mr. Xi Jinping said that the kinship friendship, economic and political paths such as the BRI, security measures, cultural measures, and development measures. Myanmar also deeply supports China's global initiatives. I would say that the GTI and GSI are also similar. The relationship will become closer," he said.
President Xi also said that the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Myanmar diplomatic relations was an opportunity to promote cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Currently, the implementation of China's Silk Road project in northern Shan State is being delayed due to fighting between the Myanmar Tatmadaw and the Northern Alliance (MNDAA-TNLA-AA).
Therefore, China is intervening to negotiate a ceasefire between the Myanmar Tatmadaw and the MNDAA-AA-TNLA.
The MNDAA-TNLA-AA control the main China-Myanmar border trade route, including Theinni, Kutkai, Thibaw, Kyaukme, Naungcho, the 105-mile trade zone, and the Chin Shwe Haw border gate in northern Shan State.
