UNION Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn attended the honorary dinner for Myanmar-China Friendship organized by Myanmar-China Cooperation Centre yesterday.
The event was attended by Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein and ministers, Minister Counsellor from the Chinese Embassy to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Mrs Qiao Li, Mr. Xu Jian Guo of China Foundation for Peace and Development, Chairman of Myanmar-China Friendship Association (Central) and Patron of Myanmar-China Cooperation Association U Tin Oo and relevant officials.
Speaking at the dinner, the Union minister said the Myanmar-China bilateral tie was established since the reign of Myanmar’s ancient kings’, forging friendly relations. The Prime Minister attended the Chinese New Year Day in person in Yangon in January 2023 and delivered a New Year speech, saying “Myanmar is a true-hearted neighbouring country for China and the Chinese people, and China is an important neighbour and a comprehensive strategic cooperative partner of Myanmar.”
The Union minister added that Myanmar is willing to carry on “Paukphaw” (fraternal) friendship and strengthen the bilateral ties via Myanmar-China community through thick and thin. Moreover, the people of two countries should enjoy the shared benefits achieved from the bilateral relationship of two countries.
He also expressed gratitude to Mr Xu Jian Guo for his donations of computers and printers to IPRD offices in 2023.
He then pledged to build a good future for peoples of two countries despite the doings of destructionists who spread false information to affect Myanmar-China friendships.
Mr Xu Jian Guo visited the Community Centre of IPRD in Bahan Township, and the relevant officials briefed awareness programmes for the public and the opening of public libraries. Then, the Chinese guest planted a tree in the compound of the Community Centre.
MNA/ KTZH
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