Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with UN special envoy Ms Noeleen Heyzer to discuss the crisis in Myanmar, Chinese media report.

International society should respect Myanmar's sovereignty and promote political dialogue to restore peace and stability in Myanmar, Qin Gang said on Monday at the meeting, noting that the Myanmar issue is complex and has no quick fix. 

He called on the international community to respect Myanmar's sovereignty, and support all parties in Myanmar, within the constitutional and legal framework, to bridge differences and resume the political transition process through political dialogue, Chinese media reports.

Qin said the international community should respect the mediation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and promote the implementation of its five-point consensus on Myanmar.

Ms Heyzer said that the effort to resolve the Myanmar issue should be led by Myanmar, and that the will of its people should be respected.

The UN appreciates China's important role in promoting the settlement of the Myanmar issue and hopes that China will continue to make contributions to Myanmar's peace, stability and development, said the UN special envoy.