On 29 March 2023, H.E. Secretary General Shi Zhongjun of the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) met with H.E. Ambassador Tin Maung Swe of Myanmar to China, and expressed gratitude to the Ambassador for sending the seconded Myanmar official to the ACC. 

Secretary General Shi said that the secondment of Myanmar official to the ACC reflects the importance and support that the Myanmar side attaches to the ACC. He appreciated the earnest efforts by Ambassador himself and the Myanmar Embassy. He said that the ACC will also provide necessary facilitation for the Myanmar official to achieve the duties. The joining of the Myanmar official will surely further promote multifaceted cooperation and exchanges between ASEAN and China as well as between Myanmar and China .

Ambassador Tin Maung Swe thanked the ACC for making thoughtful arrangements for the Myanmar official and said that this is the first time that the Myanmar government seconded the official to the ACC, demonstrating Myanmar’s commitment to championing the ACC’s operation and further development. The Embassy of Myanmar would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm its sincere support to the ACC’s endeavour and work towards fresh progress in Myanmar-China bilateral relations and ASEAN-China cooperation.