In a recent development, Wang Yi, the foreign minister of China has had talks with Myanmar and urged junta on holding discussions with its opponents and “realize political reconciliation” amidst the widening crisis in the country.
Wang, who holds the position of state councillor alongside being the foreign minister, had visited Myanmar since the junta group had conducted a military coup to overthrow the democratically elected leadership of Aung San Suu Kyi back in February’21.
With growing opposition from the western countries as well as the rightist groups opposing the military coup, Myanmar has been under political and economic crisis. Several humanitarianism groups have also called upon the country for growing atrocities of citizens.
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Despite the political turmoil, Chinese leaders have denied calling the round of actions a coup and have promised to remain in close ties with Myanmar. Both the country’s ties have however become closer with following sanctions for the coup by western nations.
The foreign minister Wang’s tour is going to be one of the most high-profile visits by a Chinese official to the country. The last tour as such was made by the Chinese President XI Jinping back in January 2019, amidst the closing of Beijing’s central Chinese city of Wuhan due to the initial Covid-19 cases in the country.
Commenting on the recent visit, Wang told the media, “China sincerely hopes that Myanmar will enjoy political and social stability, that its people will live a happy and fulfilling life, and that the country will realize development and rejuvenation.”
He further added, “China expects all parties in Myanmar to priorities the big picture and the interests of the people, adhere to rational consultation, and realize political reconciliation and lasting peace and stability at an early date within the framework of the constitution and laws.”
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In the face of this recent development, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated that Myanmar has highly cherished the growing China-Myanmar relationship which is key to “mutual respect and treating each other as equals” and “sincerely thanks China for its selfless help to Myanmar’s national development”
