Having various experiences and difficulties between the period of 1948 and 2019, government of Myanmar now led by President U Win Myint and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has stated implementing plan to establish the country as a Democracy State. In recent year, the Burmese government has undertaken active and positive efforts to maintain stability, advance development and improve livelihood of the people, also achieve new progress of promoting domestic political reconciliation and enhancing international exchange. In the area of international relations, Myanmar is actively pursuing the non-aligned, independent and active foreign policy.

Myanmar and China have been enjoying the good and friendly relations since the ancient time. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the People's Republic of China have established diplomatic relations since 1950 and their diplomatic relations will mark the 70th anniversary in coming beginnings of June 2020. As a result of the joint efforts of the two national leaders, the traditional ties of amity and cooperation between the two countries have been strengthened over decades.

The friendly Pauk Phaw relations between Myanmar and China based on the five principles of peaceful coexistence, has been strengthening for past 70 years and multi-sector cooperation between the two countries have further developed with mutual benefits.

After opening the Consulate-General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on Oct 20, 2009 in Nanning, China, the friendly relations and multi-sector cooperation between Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and Myanmar has further strengthened.

One of the best ways to enhance friendship is to organize people-to-people exchanging activities between China and Myanmar. Thus, at the beginning of January 2020, Consulate-General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Nanning will be hosting a colorful reception at Mingdu Lakeside Hotel to mark the 72nd anniversary of Myanmar Independence Day.

Soe Thet Naung is the Consul General of Consulate General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Nanning, China.