Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr. Hong Liang on Tuesday urged an immediate ceasefire in Northern Myanmar. The ambassador made the call while attending an opening ceremony for the new building of the Myanmar Chinese Cooperation & Communication Centre and Chinese Enterprises Chamber in Myanmar in Yangon.
He said China is very concerned about the military conflict in Northern Myanmar. He urged all parties in the conflicts to exercise restraint by taking concrete and effective measures for an immediate ceasefire so as to resume peace in the China-Myanmar border area as soon as possible.
He said China supports Myanmar's peace process, and the only path to real national reconciliation and long-term peace is through peaceful negotiations. He said China is willing to make consistent efforts with Myanmar in this regard.
U Tin Maung Htun, Speaker of the Yangon Regional Parliament attended the opening ceremony along with dozens of representatives from Chinese and Myanmar enterprises.