Dinner Reception: 75th Anniversary of Myanmar and China diplomatic relations

A dinner reception to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Myanmar and China was held in Nay Pyi Taw on 8th June.

Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe delivered the opening remarks at the reception, emphasizing that the two countries stand as good neighborly friendship based on the principles of peaceful coexistence, equality and mutual respect.

The Deputy Prime Minister also highlighted the significance milestones of bilateral ties— the highest level of elevation being the Strategic Cooperative Partnership and the affirmation of community of shared future vision, and also reaffirmed to fulfil the visions, commitments, and the fruitful outcomes of the meetings between Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China.

Furthermore, he conveyed sincere gratitude to the Government of China for its timely dispatch of emergency rescue teams and humanitarian assistance for the swift response in the aftermath of the Mandalay earthquake, as well as for China’s continued positive support for Myanmar peace and national reconciliation process.

At the ceremony, the Deputy Prime Minister handed over the Commemorative Medals of Appreciation from Myanmar Government to Ambassador of China Ms. Ma Jia as a sincere appreciation for the invaluable humanitarian assistance and for sending emergency search and rescue teams to Myanmar within hours after devastating earthquake.

Afterwards, the Chinese Ambassador delivered a return remark by reflecting on the existing friendly ties and commitment to continue multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. They later cut the commemorative Diamond Jubilee Cake.

During the event, cultural dance troupes from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture and the Myanmar-China Friendship Association presented a series of traditional performances, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of both nations.