Wang Jiarui, head of the International Department of the Central Committee of Communist Party of China (CPC), met in Beijing on Wednesday with Piero Fassino, the EU Special Envoy for Myanmar.

According to a press release, the two exchanged views on the current Myanmar situation and briefed each other's standpoint on the issue.

Wang said China wanted to see stability, democracy, development and reconcilement achieved in Myanmar. It was willing to continuously make constructive efforts for the issue.

He also urged the international community to make efforts to enhance mutual trust and push forward dialogue with Myanmar.

Fassino said the EU appreciated China's contribution to maintaining a stable situation in Myanmar. He hoped to keep close communication and collaboration with China and other Asian countries.

The Italian, who was appointed the EU's special envoy on November 6, was on an Asian tour that started with China to discuss the Myanmar issue. He was also expected to visit India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam.

(Xinhua News Agency December 20, 2007)