CNI News

April 8, 2026

Following the 2025 General Election and just before the official transition to a new government, the Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar, Ms. Ma Jia, became the first foreign diplomat to meet with the President-elect, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

On April 6, 2026, Ambassador Ma Jia met with the President-elect at the Reception Hall of the Office of the Chairman of the National Defense and Security Council in Nay Pyi Taw.

This meeting marks the first visit by a foreign representative since the Union Parliament (Hluttaw) elected Senior General Min Aung Hlaing as President on April 3, 2026, and comes just days before the new government administration is set to begin its term on April 10.

During the meeting, President-elect Senior General Min Aung Hlaing expressed his pleasure that the Chinese Ambassador was the first foreign diplomat to visit him following the official announcement of his presidency. He also extended special thanks to Chinese President Xi Jinping for sending a congratulatory message within hours of his election.

Furthermore, he noted that as a good neighbor and friend, China’s visit demonstrates its support for Myanmar’s political transition.

Ambassador Ms. Ma Jia expressed her congratulations on his election as President and thanked him for his efforts in maintaining strong Myanmar-China relations. She stated her belief that under his leadership, Myanmar will become a peaceful, stable, and developed nation, and expressed confidence that cooperation between the two countries will further strengthen.

The discussion also covered: Enhancing diplomatic relations and bilateral cooperation. Strengthening security and multi-sectoral collaboration. Maintaining stability in border regions. Reopening trade routes and resuming commercial activities between the two nations.

Myanmar’s 2025 General Election was held in three phases from December 28, 2025, to January 25, 2026. Following the polls, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) and the Myanmar Military have been coordinating to form the parliament, the Union Government, and regional and state governments.

The new government is expected to officially emerge after April 10, 2026.