Hu holds talks with Myanmar's top leader
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This year marks the 60th anniversary of China-Myanmar diplomatic ties. The two leaders agreed to take the chance to facilitate closer exchanges and cooperation in various areas.
![Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) holds a welcoming ceremony for Than Shwe, chairman of Myanmar's State Peace and Development Council, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2010. [Ju Peng/Xinhua]](http://images.china.cn/attachement/jpg/site1007/20100909/000cf1bdd03f0df275e901.jpg "Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) holds a welcoming ceremony for Than Shwe, chairman of Myanmar's State Peace and Development Council, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2010. [Ju Peng/Xinhua]") |
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Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) holds a welcoming ceremony for Than Shwe, chairman of Myanmar's State Peace and Development Council, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2010. [Ju Peng/Xinhua] |
Hu proposed to keep regular contact between the two countries' leaders through visits and meetings on multilateral occasions, in a bid to maintain timely communication on bilateral ties and major issues of common concern.
He also said it was important to maintain the consistency of China-Myanmar good-neighborly policies, step up efforts in formulating bilateral economic cooperation program to guide and facilitate win-win trade cooperation.
"China is willing to increase imports from Myanmar," he said, adding the Chinese market welcomes more investment from Myanmar enterprises.
The two countries share a border line of over 2,200 kilometers. Hu called on both sides to jointly safeguard peace and stability of the frontier and boost economic and social development of the border areas.
"China respects sovereignty and territorial integrity of Myanmar, understands and supports the Myanmar government's efforts for national reconciliation," Hu said.
He vowed to enhance cooperation with the country in border management, intensify efforts to jointly combat cross-border crimes for sound production and life order of the border regions.
Than Shwe agreed with Hu's proposals, saying it was of vital importance for both countries to maintain peace and stability of the border areas. He pledged joint efforts with China to this end.
Than Shwe arrived in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon to start his five-day state visit to China. China's top legislator Wu Bangguo and Premier Wen Jiabao will meet with him on Thursday.
Besides Beijing, Than Shwe will also visit the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and the economic hub of Shenzhen in Guangdong province.
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