MIFER UM attends 4th meeting of Inter-Governmental Russian Myanmar Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation

MIFER UM attends 4th meeting of Inter-Governmental Russian Myanmar Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation

Posted on 29 January 2024

A Myanmar delegation led by Dr Kan Zaw, Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, attended the 4th meeting of the Inter-Governmental Russian-Myanmar Commission, along with related meetings and the Russian International Forum and Expo, held at the All-Russian Exhibition Centre (VDNH-Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy) in Moscow, Russia on 27 January, at the invitation of Mr Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.

The Union Minister’s delegation participated in the exclusive meeting of the commission co-chairmen and the plenary meeting of the commission on the morning of 27 January.

Furthermore, discussions on political cooperation and development between the two countries took place between the Russian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Iskander Azizov and Myanmar Ambassador to Russia U Thit Linn Ohn.

Subsequently, the Minister of Economic Development of Russia guided the Myanmar delegation to the “Feel Russia” travel booth at the Russia International Forum and Trade Fair, where they explored opportunities for promoting cooperation in the tourism sector.

Later in the day, the business forum continued, with governments and businessmen from both countries exchanging views on business opportunities, laws and regulations related to trade, investment and agricultural cooperation, tourism sector cooperation, finance, and information technology.  U Thant Sin Lwin, Director General of the Directorate of Investment and Companies Administration discussed Myanmar's Investment Opportunities and Prospects in the Trade, Investment, and Agricultural sector as a panel list.

Director General of the Directorate of Investment and Companies Administration participated in the 4th meeting of the Inter-Governmental Russian-Myanmar Commission, related meetings, and the Russian International Forum and Expo with Dr Kan Zaw, Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations.