YANGON, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Visiting senior Chinese official Li Yuanchao, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, attended a China-Myanmar " Brightness Action" program here Friday, which is aimed to offer free surgical treatment for cataract patients in Myanmar.
Li, also a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, visited the Myodaw medical center a learned about the post-operation result of the surgeries.
Li said the program brings hope for cataract patients and conveys Chinese people's sincerity and kindness to the Myanmar people.
He hoped that the medical staff of the two sides can work closely to contribute more to the friendship of the two peoples.
A total of 260 Myanmar cataract patients are receiving free medical treatment under the program jointly organized by the China Foundation for Peace and Development (CFPD) and the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP).
The Chinese medical team has been conducting a week-long surgical treatment on cataract patients in Yangon since May 31 under the "Brightness Action" program for the first time.
In the afternoon, Li also visited No.1 State High School in Yangon, where he met with teachers and students and donated some teaching materials and athletic equipment.
Li, heading a CPC delegation, arrived in Nay Pyi Taw Wednesday on a good-will visit to Myanmar at the invitation of the USDP.
Source: Xinhua
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