BEIJING, A top Chinese diplomat called on Myanmar to cooperate in maintaining stability at the border between the two countries. After the armed ethnic groups fighting against the Myanmar military government Able to hold strongholds and important trade routes between China and Myanmar.

The Chinese government said Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Nong Rong visited Myanmar from Friday until Sunday. They met with high-ranking officials from Myanmar regarding clashes in Myanmar's states bordering China. The United Nations said 23,00 people had been forced to flee their homes to escape clashes between the Myanmar military and ethnic armed forces.

A statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry said: During this visit Mr. Rong met with Mr. Than Shwe, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, Mr. Lwin Oo, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Myanmar. Mr. Rong asked Myanmar to cooperate with China in maintaining stability along the China-Myanmar border. He also called on the junta to take steps to guarantee the safety of lives and property of those living along the Chinese border. and take effective measures to strengthen the security of the Chinese people. Chinese institutions and Chinese projects in Myanmar.

Source: Thai News Agency