On the morning of June 16, 2026, President Xi Jinping held talks with President of MyanmarMin Aung Hlaing, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

President Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Myanmar enjoy a deep pauk-phaw friendship. Over the 76 years since the two countries established diplomatic ties, China and Myanmar have always stood together through thick and thin and helped each other, and jointly advocated and practiced the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, setting a fine example of state-to-state relations featuring equality and mutual benefit. China pursues a principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness and places its relations with Myanmar in an important position of its neighborhood diplomacy. China is committed to the principle of noninterference in internal affairs.Its policy of friendship toward Myanmar is for all the people of Myanmar. China firmly supports Myanmar in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and supports Myanmar’s new government in coordinating development and security and pursuing a right path of development that fits its national conditions and has the support of its people. This year marks the launch of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development. China is ready to share its development experience with Myanmar and work together with Myanmar to build a China-Myanmar community with a shared future featuring political friendship and mutual trust, mutually beneficial development, coordinated and mutually reinforcing security and integrated and mutually enriching exchanges, to deliver more benefits to the two peoples and make greater contribution to peace and development of the region.

President Xi Jinping emphasized that China, a neighbor with whom Myanmar shares the longest border, is a trustworthy friend and partner. In the face of the fluid and turbulent international landscape, the two sides need to stay strategically clear-headed and focused, and enhance solidarity and coordination. The China-Myanmar Economic Corridor is a flagship project of the Belt and Road cooperation. The two sides need to steadily advance the construction of major projects on the basis of ensuring safety and security, to support Myanmar in growing its economy and improving livelihoods. China stands ready to step up support for Myanmar’s post-earthquake reconstruction, implement more “small and beautiful” assistance programs, and jointly tell the stories of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries. The two sides need to continue cracking down on criminal activities including online gambling, telecom fraud and drug trafficking, and fully safeguard the interests and security of the two peoples. China supports various parties in Myanmar in pursuing peace and reconciliation through peace talks and realizing lasting peace and security in northern Myanmar, which serves the fundamental and long-term interests of Myanmar and its people.

President Min Aung Hlaing said that Myanmar and China share a long-standing pauk-phaw friendship. The two countries have always assisted and supported each other, upheld the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and forged a strong good-neighborly partnership, and are jointly moving toward a new phase of building a community with a shared future through thick and thin. Myanmar appreciates China’s long-standing selfless support for Myanmar’s development, stability, peace and reconciliation, and remains firmly committed to the one-China principle. The new government of Myanmar is making full efforts to advance domestic peace and development, and actively exploring a political system and development path suited to its national conditions. China’s implementation of its 15th Five-Year Plan offers important opportunities for its Asian neighbors including Myanmar. Myanmar looks forward to strengthening all-round cooperation with China, jointly building the Myanmar-China Economic Corridor, and elevating trade and investment. Myanmar attaches great importance to the safety and security of Chinese enterprises and personnel in Myanmar and will make every effort to ensure it. Myanmar stands ready to work closely with China to resolutely combat online gambling and telecom fraud and safeguard security and stability in the border areas. Myanmar fully supports the four global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping and is ready to enhance multilateral communication and coordination with China.

Following the talks, the two presidents witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in transport, livelihood and other areas.

Prior to the talks, President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for President Min Aung Hlaing in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People.

As President Min Aung Hlaing arrived, honor guards lined up in salutation. After the two presidents stepped onto the reviewing stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Myanmar. A 21-gun salute was performed on the Tian’anmen Square. President Min Aung Hlaing reviewed the guard of honor of the People’s Liberation Army and watched the march-past in President Xi Jinping’s company.

At noon, President Xi Jinping hosted a welcome banquet for President Min Aung Hlaingin the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.

Wang Yi and Wang Xiaohong attended the events.