Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Wednesday that China firmly opposes external interference in Myanmar and will continue the support for Myanmar’s efforts towards domestic political reconciliation under the constitutional framework.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Than Shwe, former chairman of the Myanmar State Peace and Development Council.
During the meeting, Wang said China firmly opposes external interference and infiltration in Myanmar as well as any words and deeds that undermine the stability and development of the Southeast Asian country.
China will continue to support Myanmar in safeguarding its independence, sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity, Wang said, and reaffirmed China’s support for Myanmar’s efforts to achieve domestic political reconciliation under the constitutional framework, hold national elections and restart the democratic transition process.
During the meeting, Than Shwe thanked China for providing long-term selfless support and help to Myanmar in all aspects.
China is Myanmar’s “paukphaw” (fraternal friend) and friendly neighbor, and the two countries have always treated each other in a friendly manner, Than Shwe said, noting the long-time peaceful coexistence between them would never change.
Chinese FM: China opposes external interference in Myanmar-Xinhua (news.cn)