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U Khin Maung Soe: Deepening cooperation for

shared prosperity

缅甸“一带一路”全球研究网络成员、独立分析师吴钦貌梭：深化合作 共同繁荣

“The countries in the Greater Mekong collaboration with Myanmar, Laos, Cam- italizing on its resource advantages while Myanmar and Yunnan is likely to see great-
Subregion are geographically close, bodia, Vietnam, and Thailand under the actively engaging in and integrating with er success.
maintain friendly relations, and share GMS economic cooperation framework. high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, Additionally, U noted that China has
cultural ties. China has consistently val- This effort aims to eliminate poverty, en- adhering to a principle of extensive open- successively introduced several significant
ued its role in the economic cooperation hance the production and sale of agricul- ness to promote significant development global initiatives, including the Global
within the Greater Mekong Subregion.” tural products in the region, and promote and achieve impressive economic growth. Development Initiative, Global Security In-
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During the 8 Leaders’ Meeting on economic collaboration across various “Yunnan aims to become a vital hub itiative, and Global Civilization Initiative.
Greater Mekong Subregion Economic sectors, thereby achieving shared pros- for China’s interactions with South and These initiatives provide robust support
Cooperation, U Khin Maung Soe, an perity and significant milestones. Southeast Asia, making Myanmar’s role for enhancing GMS economic cooperation
independent analyst and member of the U Khin Maung Soe emphasized that essential.” In U’s view, Yunnan is poised as well as the LMC mechanism. (U Khin
Myanmar Global Research Network for Myanmar is interconnected with Yunnan to play an increasingly important role in Maung Soe is the Independent Analyst
the Belt and Road Initiative, noted that Province, located in the southwestern China’s economic development and open- and Member of Myanmar Global Re-
over the past 30 years, China has actively part of China, through its mountains and ing up, similar to Shenzhen. In this context, search Network for the Belt and Road
advanced infrastructure development in rivers. Currently, Yunnan Province is cap- economic and trade cooperation between Initiative.)

Krasae Chanawongse: Interconnectivity, mutual trust,

and mutual benefit

泰国外交部原部长杨金泉：互联互通 互信互利

“The close relationship among the Long-standing friendly exchanges have relationship between Thailand and China perous future together.
GMS member countries resembles that established these countries as natural has remained healthy and stable, charac- “During my numerous visits to Yun-
of brothers, bonded as if they were fam- partners for cooperation and enduring terized by mutual cooperation and trust,” nan, I have come to deeply appreciate the
ily.” During his tenure as Minister of neighbors. stated Krasae Chanawongse. Building on government’s strong developmental vi-
University Affairs, Minister of Public Krasae Chanawongse believes that the longstanding family-like friendship sion,” said Krasae Chanawongse. Yunnan
Health, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and China has played a significant role in between China and Thailand, the rela- is geographically close to the Mekong
adviser to the Prime Minister, Krasae GMS economic cooperation since its in- tionship between the two countries has countries and ASEAN nations. As a vital
Chanawongse was heavily involved in ception over 30 years ago. Particularly in become increasingly strengthened. As a gateway for China’s investment in these
the GMS Economic Cooperation projects. the past decade, since the implementation member of the GMS, Thailand is poised countries, Yunnan will fully capitalize on
He is profoundly impressed by the strong of the Belt and Road Initiative, collabo- to play a crucial role in fostering com- its advantages and highlight its unique
geographical ties among the GMS mem- rative efforts have enhanced connectivity mon development among the countries. role in regional cooperation. (Krasae
ber countries, including Thailand, China, among countries through transportation He hopes that GMS member nations will Chanawongse is the former Thai For-
Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. networks and trade cooperation. “The enhance their cooperation to build a pros- eign Minister.)