Beijing:China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held separate meetings with the foreign ministers of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar on Tuesday. These meetings took place in advance of the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Wang Yi expressed to Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow China's willingness to further open its market to Thailand, encourage Chinese investment, and expand cooperation in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, computing centers, and semiconductors. Additionally, Wang urged Thailand to maintain a stable and predictable business environment for Chinese companies and called for joint efforts to combat online gambling and telecommunications fraud.

Wang Yi also met with Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, emphasizing the need for high-level exchanges and effective use of the China-Laos Economic Corridor Cooperation Joint Committee. He stressed the importance of accelerating the development of the China-Laos railway and cooperation in trade, mining, and other sectors. Phomvihane expressed Laos' interest in strengthening collaboration with China in connectivity, energy, mining, and artificial intelligence, while also addressing cross-border crime.

In discussions with Myanmar's Minister of National Planning, Investment and Foreign Economic Relations Aung Kyaw Hoe, Wang Yi reiterated China's support for Myanmar's political reconciliation and efforts to stabilize the situation, develop the economy, and improve livelihoods. Wang called for enhanced cooperation on the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor and urged Myanmar to protect Chinese personnel, institutions, and projects. Aung Kyaw Hoe committed to combating telecommunications fraud with China and other regional countries, welcoming further Chinese investment.

The upcoming Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which includes China, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, is scheduled for Wednesday.