CNI News

4 July 2022

Chinese embassy in Myanmar issued a statement on 4th July that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi proposed three points to solve Myanmar’s bloody political crisis including returning power to the Myanmar people.

The Chinese foreign minister laid out the proposals when he met with ASEAN Envoy Prak Sokhonn in Bagan on 3rd July.

First, Wang expressed his hope to work together with the ASEAN to push forward national reconciliation in Myanmar. China expects all parties in Myanmar to prioritize the big picture and the interests of the people, adhere to rational consultation, and realize political reconciliation and lasting peace and stability at an early date within the framework of the constitution and laws.

Second, Wang pointed out the needs for China and the ASEAN to find a development path that meets the requirements of Myanma in order achieve the aims to resume Myanmar’s democratic transition and to return power to the people.

Third, Wang said China hopes the ASEAN to maintain its perfect unity and leadership role by constructively implementing the five-point consensus of the ASEAN through consultation and overcoming obstacles based on the principles of non-interference and consensus building.

Wang visited Myanmar to attend the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Summit from 2nd to 5th July. Cambodia Foreign Minister and ASEAN Envoy Prak Sokhonn was also in Myanmar from 29th June to 3rd July to find a way to solve the Myanmar political crisis.

Wang also held discussions with the special envoy.