President holds talks with China’s Xi; meets NPC chairman, PM by MNA President U Thein Sein and Chinese President Mr Xi Jinping on Saturday agreed to promote cooperation in bilateral ties in a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The visiting Myanmar president and his counterpart also discussed rural development programmes, cultural and information exchanges, border affairs, promotion of trade and advances in socio-economic development. In addition, the two leaders exchanged views on the implementation of multilateral strategic ties, China’s proposal of a “maritime silk route” and construction of the Bangladesh-India-Myanmar-China economic corridor. U Thein Sein and Xi also agreed to jointly hold ceremonies to commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Myanmar and China. Later in the day, U Thein Sein held discussions with Mr Zhang Dejiang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. The President also met Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Mr Li Keqiang and discussed matters on development of Kyaukpyu Economic Zone, developing transportation between Myanmar and China, successsfully holding of ASEAN Summit and related summits, relations between ASEAN and China and regional affairs, sending Myanmar scholars, enhancing bilateral relations during Chinese premier’s visit to Myanmar. The President met the premier on 28 June this year to discuss prospects of establishing Bangladesh-India-Myanmar- China economic corridor. Chinese premier will pay an official visit to Myanmar after attending ASEAN Summit and related summits. goo.gl/ly8AUy
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