On May 1, 2023, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met in Beijing with Special Envoy of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General on Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer.

Qin Gang said that China and Myanmar are close neighbors linked by mountains and rivers, and China hopes more than any other country that Myanmar will realize stability and development. With internal and external factors intertwined, the Myanmar issue is complex and has no "quick fix". The international community should respect Myanmar's sovereignty, and support all parties and factions in Myanmar in bridging differences and resuming the political transition process through political dialogue within the constitutional and legal frameworks. The international community should respect the mediation efforts of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and promote the implementation of ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar. Qin Gang stressed the need to act prudently and pragmatically to prevent the escalation of the conflict and spillover of the crisis, and expressed his hope that Madame Special Envoy will uphold an objective and fair position and play a role as a bridge. China is ready to continue to offer support and help to Madame Special Envoy in her effort of the mediation.

Noeleen Heyzer said that the settlement of the Myanmar issue should be led by Myanmar, and that the will of the country's people should be respected. Dialogue cannot change the past, but can change the future. The UN advocates dialogue to realize peace and security in Myanmar and promote common development and prosperity in the region, respects and safeguards human rights, and supports ASEAN in playing a positive role in the endeavor. The UN appreciates China's important role in promoting the settlement of the Myanmar issue and hopes that China will continue to make positive contributions to Myanmar's peace, stability and development.