VICE-PRESIDENT of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Nan Ni Ni Aye attended the opening ceremony of the Fifth China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation in Nyingchi (Linzhi), Xizang Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, yesterday, where she called for stronger regional cooperation in biodiversity conservation, green development, and sustainable economic growth across the Himalayan region.
The opening
ceremony was held at the Nyingchi Rui Crown Hotel. The forum aims to deepen
international cooperation in the Himalayan region while promoting regional and
global partnerships for shared development.
Addressing
the forum, the Vice-President said the event serves as an important platform
for enhancing regional cooperation and advancing the objectives of the
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). She noted that Myanmar
has long worked closely with international organizations and academic
institutions on biodiversity conservation.
She
highlighted the ongoing collaboration between Myanmar’s Forest Department and
the Chinese Academy of Sciences, under which researchers from both countries
have conducted extensive biodiversity studies in northern Myanmar, leading to
the discovery of numerous new species of plants, fish, spiders, and
crustaceans.
The
Vice-President also noted that Myanmar and China are founding members of the
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and said
Myanmar continues to cooperate with Himalayan member countries on scientific
research supporting socioeconomic development, environmental conservation, and
evidence-based policymaking.
She said
Myanmar is prioritizing green development and green economy policies through a
comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach. She called for greater investment in
nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and
the sustainable use of natural resources to address the underlying causes of
biodiversity loss throughout the Himalayan region.
Emphasizing
the importance of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, the Vice-President
reaffirmed Myanmar’s commitment to expanding its participation in projects
under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) together with other trans-Himalayan
countries. She expressed confidence that the forum would further strengthen
international cooperation while promoting harmony between people and nature.
The forum
brought together ministers, heads of delegations, representatives, experts,
officials from relevant organizations, university professors, and students from
more than 50 countries.
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