CNI News

17 October 2025

Mr. Deng Xijun, Special Envoy for Asian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, met and discussed Myanmar affairs.

Mr. Deng Xijun visited the Commission Chairman on October 14, 2025, while he was in Myanmar to attend the ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA).

During the meeting, they discussed the importance of China's assistance to Myanmar's internal peace and development and its emphasis on Myanmar's sovereignty.

They also discussed the situation regarding the holding of the NCA ceremony, the participation of international witnesses, including China, in the signing of the NCA, and the strategic relationship between Myanmar and China as good neighbors, where they share both joy and sorrow with friendship.

Furthermore, the preparations for holding a free and fair election in Myanmar in December and China's encouragement and support for the election were discussed, as well as the arrangements made for the public to vote using Myanmar Electronic Voting Machines (MECM) to ensure a free and fair election. This was released by the Information Team of the National Defense and Security Council.

Similarly, it is learned that they also discussed the invitation of international election observation teams, including from China, for the election, matters regarding cooperation for stability and peace in the border regions between the two countries, and the continuation of promoting friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

Also present at the meeting between the Commission Chairman and Mr. Deng Xijun were Secretary of the State Security and Peace Commission, General Ye Win Oo, Commission Member and Minister for Border Affairs, Lieutenant General Yar Pyae, and Lieutenant General Ko Ko Oo from the Commander-in-Chief's Office (Army).