Wang Yi's visit underscores peace, stability

FM's 5-day Southeast Asia tour reflects China's role in regional cooperation

Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up a five-day visit to Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar on Sunday, a tour which analysts said underscored Beijing's efforts to deepen political trust, expand practical cooperation and promote regional stability amid rising external uncertainties in Southeast Asia.

Myanmar was the final stop of Wang's tour. He was the first senior foreign official to visit Myanmar after its new government was elected, underscoring the importance Beijing attaches to relations with the country as it enters a new stage of national development, observers said.

Meeting with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar, on Saturday, Wang said that China's Myanmar policy has been consistent. Min Aung Hlaing told Wang that Myanmar would never allow any act that harms China's interests to take place on its territory.