China and Myanmar issued a joint statement agreeing to advance Belt and Road cooperation planning and to push development of the China–Myanmar Economic Corridor. They committed to progress major corridor projects, including the Kyaukpyu deep-water port and the Muse–Mandalay railway, under principles of mutual respect, commercial viability, financial sustainability and compliance with both countries' laws. The parties agreed to continue leveraging the China–Myanmar oil and gas pipelines, to prude

2026-06-17

China and Myanmar issued a joint statement agreeing to advance Belt and Road cooperation planning and to push development of the China–Myanmar Economic Corridor. They committed to progress major corridor projects, including the Kyaukpyu deep-water port and the Muse–Mandalay railway, under principles of mutual respect, commercial viability, financial sustainability and compliance with both countries' laws. The parties agreed to continue leveraging the China–Myanmar oil and gas pipelines, to prudently advance power grid interconnection, and to explore an economically and environmentally sustainable energy partnership; China said it will continue to provide support.