"Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Myanmar’s State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday ahead of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation to be held from April 25 to 27 in Beijing. Noting the profound “Paukphaw” (fraternal) friendship between China and Myanmar, Xi said China is willing to carry forward the traditional friendship of the two sides, increase mutually beneficial cooperation and push forward bilateral relations constantly. In light of the celebrations next year that will mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Myanmar diplomatic relationship, the two sides should actively conduct interactions at all levels and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and focus their pragmatic cooperation more on areas related to people’s livelihood, so as to continuously consolidate public support for bilateral friendship, Xi said. China supports Myanmar in developing its economy and improving people’s livelihood, and appreciates the efforts of Myanmar’s government to advance domestic peace and reconciliation, Xi said..."