A ceremony marking the 70th Anniversary of the initiation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, jointly organized by China Foundation for Peace and Development, China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar Chinese Cooperation and Communication Center, and Yangon University of Foreign Languages, took place on June 19 in Yangon. Mrs. Qiao Li, Counsellor of the Embassy of China in Myanmar, and Daw Than Than Nu, daughter of the first Prime Minister of Myanmar U Nu, attended and addressed the event. More than 100 representatives from over 40 Chinese and Myanmar civil society organizations, as well as enterprises, think tanks, media outlets, and universities participated in the event.

Counsellor Mrs. Qiao Li said, 70 years ago, Chinese and Myanmar leaders jointly advocated the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, which has become the basic norms of modern international relations and fundamental principles of international laws, continuously injecting vitality into China-Myanmar friendship. China has always stood firmly with the people of Myanmar and provided ongoing support to Myanmar's economy and livelihood. China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in Myanmar, enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, and further advancing the building of China-Myanmar community with a shared future to create a even brighter prospect for the China-Myanmar relations.

Daw Than Than Nu recalled the historical moment of the joint proposal of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence by her father, Prime Minister U Nu, and Chinese leaders, and expressed her sincere appreciation for the achievements made by China through constantly deepened cooperation with countries including Myanmar under the Belt and Road Initiative. She hopes that people from all countries around the world could embrace the spirit of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and work together to build a peaceful and stable world.

Representatives also delivered speeches, emphasizing the significance of upholding and promoting the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and expressing their willingness to actively promote the development of Pauk-Phaw friendship between China and Myanmar.