Wang Yi's Myanmar Visit to Enhance Economic Ties: FM Spokesman

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will exchange views with the Myanmar side about bilateral relations and issues of mutual concerns so as to further enhance economic and trade cooperation between both sides, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hong Lei on Tuesday in Beijing.

Wang Yi pays a visit to Myanmar on Tuesday and Wednesday at the invitation of chairman of the National League for Democracy (NLD) Aung San Suu Kyi.

Hong Lei made the remarks in response to Wang Yi's visit to Myanmar and the fact that Myanmar stopped several cooperation projects with China including hydraulic projects at a news briefing.

"China and Myanmar are linked by mountains and rivers and friendly neighbors. Both countries have carried out extensive and pragmatic cooperation, which has enhanced Myanmar's economic and social development and benefited local people," said Hong.

"During the visit, Foreign Minister Wang Yi will exchange views with the Myanmar side about bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern, including some pragmatic cooperation projects of mutual concern. We hope to further enhance the economic and trade cooperation between two sides and achieve mutual benefits and win-win outcomes," said Hong.