Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said that Beijing will seek to enhance and improve relations with Myanmar's new government as he paid a courtesy call to his counterpart, foreign minister Aung San Suu Kyi, pn Tuesday in the nation's capital Naypyidaw.

Wang is the first top diplomat to pay a courtesy call to Myanmar's new leaders shortly after the new government officials assumed office on March 30.

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During his meeting with minister Suu Kyi, Wang said the two nations should immediately conduct "high-level exchanges" and discuss issues about their bilateral cooperation.

Friendship

He said that his two-day visit is an evidence of the friendship between the two neighbors and that Beijing is committed to supporting Myanmar's steps to national reconciliation.

"China-Myanmar relations are now at a new historical starting point," he said.

Suu Kyi led a major landslide victory for her opposition-backed National League for Democracy party. Her party won the recent elections, but she is not allowed to be president based on Myanmar's constitution.

China-Myanmar relations

After the meeting with Wang, Suu Kyi said the China-Myanmar relations is  "very important politically, socially, and economically."

Beijing is eager to enhance the bilateral relationship between the two nations and vowed to support Myanmar's national reconciliation program.

"China is a good neighbor to Myanmar. We want to improve the relationship between the two countries," he said.

Largest trade partner

Political observers said the new administration will seek greater economic growth through trade with China and address the lack of industries and infrastructure.

China is Myanmar's largest trade partner and number one investor.

Experts said the China-Myanmar relations have stood the test of time and that the new government will promote traditional and friendly relations with Beijing.

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