On January 21, 2008, State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan met with the special envoy of the Prime Minister of Myanmar and Myanmar Deputy Foreign Minister U Maung Myint in Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai.

U Maung Myint introduced the current situation in Myanmar and said that Myanmar is making efforts to realize national reconciliation and advance the democratic process.

Tang noted that China pays close attention to the situation in Myanmar and sincerely hopes Myanmar enjoys political stability, economic development and the Myanmar people live and work in peace and contentment. The Chinese side encourages the Myanmar government and people to push forward the domestic political process through consultations and achieve democracy and development at the earliest date possible.

Prior to the meeting, Vice Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with the special envoy. They exchanged in-depth views on the issues of common concern.