China and Myanmar reaffirmed they would enhance their economic ties on Friday, particularly cooperation on major projects, as President Xi Jinping met with his Myanmar counterpart President U Thein Sein ahead of a regional forum.

At the meeting between Xi and U Thein Sein, the first since Xi was elected president in March, the two sides signed economic cooperation agreements and issued a joint statement that reiterates their firm political support for each other.

The meeting comes after a time in recent years when bilateral ties faced challenges.