Myanmar's Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi (R) shakes hands with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, April 5, 2016. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived here Tuesday on his first visit to Myanmar days after Myanmar's new government took office on March 30. [Photo:Xinhua/U Aung]

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has sat down with Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's Foreign Minister and the chairman of the National League for Democracy in Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday.

The Chinese diplomat is on a two-day visit to the country at the invitation of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Earlier a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said the two would exchange views about bilateral relations and issues of mutual concerns so as to further enhance economic and trade cooperation between both sides.

Hong Lei made the remarks in response to Wang Yi's visit to Myanmar and the fact that Myanmar stopped several cooperation projects with China including hydraulic projects at a news briefing.

"China and Myanmar are linked by mountains and rivers and friendly neighbors. Both countries have carried out extensive and pragmatic cooperation, which has enhanced Myanmar's economic and social development and benefited local people," said Hong.

"During the visit, Foreign Minister Wang Yi will exchange views with the Myanmar side about bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern, including some pragmatic cooperation projects of mutual concern. We hope to further enhance the economic and trade cooperation between two sides and achieve mutual benefits and win-win outcomes," said Hong.