Wang Yang, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with Myanmar's State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, April 28, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]

BEIJING -- Wang Yang met with Myanmar's State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi in Beijing on Sunday.

Wang, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said that China supports Myanmar in promoting economic and social development in accordance with its national conditions.

China stands ready to work with Myanmar to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, promote construction of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, increase connectivity of roads, railways and energy, strengthen cooperation in poverty reduction, and expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges, to deliver more benefits to the two peoples, Wang said.

Aung San Suu Kyi expressed gratitude to China's long-term and valuable support and assistance to Myanmar, saying Myanmar is willing to continue its active participation in building the Belt and Road, learn from China's experience, and strengthen bilateral exchanges and cooperation in various fields.