China and Myanmar, both as developing countries, can learn from
each other in working to stimulate economic growth and improving
living standards, said top legislator Wu Bangguo in Beijing on
Wednesday.
Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National
People's Congress (NPC), made the remarks in his meeting with
visiting Myanmar Prime Minister Soe Win.
Wu said China and Myanmar have traditionally enjoyed a strong
friendship and they have supported each other in safeguarding
national sovereignty and national dignity. The Five Principles of
Peaceful Coexistence, jointly initiated by China and Myanmar, have
become the basic principles in dealing with international
relations.
China values its close relationship with Myanmar and will work
with Myanmar to achieve common development and prosperity, said
Wu.
Soe Win said Myanmar is ready to cement its traditional
friendship with China and will increase cooperation between the two
nations in various fields.
He reiterated that Myanmar will continue to firmly adhere to the
one-China policy.
Soe Win praised the NPC's role in ensuring China's social and
economic progress. He briefed Wu on the situation of Myanmar's
national reconciliation process, saying that Myanmar is willing to
learn from China's experiences.
(Xinhua News Agency February 16, 2006)
