THE dinner reception to commemorate the 75th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) of Myanmar-China Diplomatic Relations was held at the Mingala Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw on the evening of 8 June 2025.
On the occasion, U Than Swe, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, delivered the opening remarks at the reception commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Myanmar and China. In his address, the Deputy Prime Minister extended warmest congratulations on the 75 years of enduring diplomatic ties between Myanmar and China, emphasized that the two countries stand as good neighbourly friendship based on the principles of peaceful coexistence, equality and mutual respect.
He also highlighted the significance milestones of bilateral ties— the highest level of elevation being the Strategic Cooperative Partnership and the affirmation of community of shared future vision, and also reaffirmed to fulfill the visions, commitments, and the fruitful outcomes of the meetings between Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China. Furthermore, he conveyed sincere gratitude to the Government of China for its timely dispatch of emergency rescue teams and humanitarian assistance for the swift response in the aftermath of the Mandalay earthquake, as well as for China’s continued positive support for Myanmar peace and national reconciliation process.
At the ceremony, the Deputy Prime Minister handed over the Commemorative Medals of Appreciation from Myanmar Government to the Ambassador of China as a sincere appreciation for the invaluable humanitarian assistance and for sending emergency search and rescue teams to Myanmar within hours after devastating earthquake.
Ms Ma Jia, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Myanmar, also delivered a return remark by reflecting on the existing friendly ties and commitment to continue multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
The Deputy Prime Minister and the Chinese Ambassador later cut the commemorative Diamond Jubilee Cake.
Subsequently, the attending guests were graciously hosted at a formal dinner reception. During the event, cultural dance troupes from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture and the Myanmar-China Friendship Association presented a series of traditional performances, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of both nations.
Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister U Than Swe, along with Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ms Ma Jia, presented an honorary flower bouquet and honorarium to the cultural troupe members.
The reception was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Union Ministers, Union-level dignitaries, deputy ministers, Ambassadors/ Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Yangon, members of the diplomatic corps, officials from the concerned ministries and invitees. — MNA
