China, Myanmar to Deepen Cooperation in Various Fields

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China, Myanmar to Deepen Cooperation in Various Fields

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China and Myanmar will increase exchanges in various fields, including science and technology, education, culture, public health and the development of human resources.The agreement was made as visiting Chinese Vice Premier Li Lanqing held talks in Yangon with Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of Myanmar's ruling State Peace and Development Council.

During the meeting on Wednesday, Vice Premier Li Lanqing said China is ready to share its experience with Myanmar on the development of science and education as a strategy of the nation.

Li said China had invested a great deal in scientific education since the country's "pening up"--over 2 decades ago. He said the strategy had played a a vital role in the country's economic development,adding that China was willing to increase cooperation with Myanmar in this field.

General Than Shwe reviewed his visit to Beijing a week ago. He said Myanmar's citizens will never forget the aid provided by China--whenever Myanmar has encountered difficulties.Than Shwe said Myanmar is developing in accordance with the country's own characteristics. He said his country--also attaches great importance to human resources development.

Than Shwe said Myanmar also regards education and talent training as a major factor for improving people's living standard and the Myanmar government is increasing input in science, technology, education, cultural and public health. He expressed the wish that Myanmar will expand cooperation with China in these areas, especially in the area of personnel training.

Li said the Chinese government places great importance on the traditional friendship between China and Myanmar. China will continue to uphold the good-neighborly, friendly policy toward Myanmar and push mutually beneficial cooperation to a new level, he said.

Than Shwe said over the years, China has always lent a helping hand to Myanmar in times of difficulties and the people of Myanmar will never forget this. He repeatedly emphasized that China is the most important friend of Myanmar. He said the two countries do not have any problems in bilateral relations as two-way trade and economic cooperation have kept growing.

Noting that the two countries have been supporting each other in international affairs, he said Myanmar will always stand by the side of China on any issues concerning the interests of China.

Also on Wednesday, Vice Premier Li Lanqing visited Myanmar's communication technology center.

China and Myanmar established diplomatic ties in June 1950, less than a year after the founding of the People's Republic of China.

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