In a written statement, Xi said China and Myanmar were good neighbors, and the long-term friendship, fostered by the leaders of the two countries, had been upgraded since the two countries forged diplomatic ties.
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Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (L, front) is greeted upon his arrival in Yangon, Myanmar, Dec. 19, 2009. Xi Jinping arrived in Yangon Saturday to start a visit to Myanmar, the third leg of his four-nation Asian tour |
He said the two countries had conducted fruitful cooperation in various fields and maintained coordination in the international and regional affairs.
China-Myanmar relations were in conformity with the interests of the two peoples, and conducive to the peace, stability and development of the region, he said.
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Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping is greeted upon his arrival in Yangon, Myanmar, Dec. 19, 2009. Xi Jinping arrived in Yangon Saturday to start a visit to Myanmar, the third leg of his four-nation Asian tour. |
During his stay in Myanmar, Xi will meet Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council, and held talks with Maung Aye, vice-chairman of the council.
Prior to Myanmar, Xi visited Japan and South Korea. He will visit Cambodia after Myanmar.
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Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (L) is greeted by Myanmar Foreign Minister U Nyan Win upon his arrival at the airport of Yangon, Myanmar, Dec. 19, 2009. Xi Jinping arrived in Yangon Saturday to start a visit to Myanmar, the third leg of his four-nation Asian tour. |