On June 3, 2010, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with Senior General Than Shwe, chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of Myanmar, in Naypyidaw.

During their meeting, Wen first conveyed best regards from Chinese President Hu Jintao to Than Shwe. Wen said China and Myanmar are linked by mountains and rivers and enjoy deep connections, and the two peoples share traditional Pauk-phaw friendship. Myanmar is one of the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China and both countries have jointly proposed the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. China-Myanmar relations, which were jointly forged and cultivated by the older generations of the leaders of the two countries, have been developing steadily and withstood all tests, bringing tangible benefits to both sides. Wen said the consensus and agreements China reached with Myanmar during his current visit on furthering bilateral ties, enhancing cooperation in all areas and safeguarding peace and tranquility in border areas marked a step forward in the development of relations between the two countries. China values friendly and good-neighborly relations with Myanmar from a strategic perspective, he said. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties, China would like to join hands with Myanmar to lift bilateral ties to a new level, so as to benefit the two peoples and promote peace, stability and development in the region, he said.

On behalf of the Myanmar government and people, Than Shwe expressed warm welcome to Wen's visit and asked Wen to extend his regards to President Hu Jintao. He said Myanmar and China are good neighbors, and that Wen's visit to Myanmar on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties shows that the Chinese government and people attach great importance to their ties with Myanmar. He said he believed the visit will give great impetus to bilateral good-neighborly cooperation and help ensure new progress in this regard. Myanmar is willing to maintain high-level contacts with China, and carry out consultations at various levels to enhance mutual understanding and trust and boost mutually beneficial cooperation so that the two peoples will keep on friendly terms for all generations.