China-Myanmar Diplomatic Relations: Four Agreementssigned during the 73rd Anniversary Ceremony

In commemoration of the 73rd Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the People’s Republic of China, a signing ceremony for the cooperation agreements between Myanmar and China was held in Nay Pyi Taw on 8th June.

Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe delivered a commemorative speech. Ambassador of China Mr. Chen Hai also delivered the commemorative remarks. Four Agreements were signed and exchanged at the ceremony.

The Handover and Acceptance Certificate for China aided COVID-19 Vaccine between the Governments Myanmar and China was signed by Union Minister for Health Dr. Thet Khine Win and the Chinese Ambassador, in which China provides 3 million doses of vaccine and syringes, worth of 6.9 million USD, for the peoples of Myanmar.

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Myo Thein Kyaw and the Chinese Ambassador also exchanged the Letters on the project to provide equipment and online service to the Government Technological College (Mandalay).

This project is worth 717,200 RMB (Renminbi). Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs U Minn Thein Zan and the Chinese Ambassador also exchanged the Letters on the project to conduct a feasibility study on the reconstruction of Aung San Sport Stadium.

As per the agreement, China will provide a grant of 2 million RMB to Myanmar. The Agreement on the Transfer of Fund for Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Special Fund (2023) Projects was signed by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Myo Htut and the Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar.

In accordance with the agreement, China will transfer over 3.8 million US$ to Myanmar for 14 Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Special Fund projects to be implemented in Myanmar by seven line Ministries in the fields of agriculture, livestock research, electricity supply, environmental conservation, capacity building, science and technology, trade, and tourism.

The total number of MLC Special Fund projects received by Myanmar since 2017 to date has reached to 106. Myanmar has received assistance worth 31.4 million US$ through the MLC Special Fund supported by China.