Myanmar steels itself to rise from LDC status

THE Ministry of Planning and Finance and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Investment (UNCTAD) jointly held a workshop on lifting Myanmar out of the Least Developed Countries (LDC) category at Kempinski Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

Deputy Minister for Planning and Finance, U Maung Maung Win, delivered the opening speech and UNCTAD’s Head of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Mr. Pierre Encontre delivered an address as well.

The workshop aims to generate ideas and suggestions to raise Myanmar out of LDC status, making the transition period for LDC Graduation smooth, acquiring good opportunities, observing the experiences of other countries, and maintaining international support.

The workshop was attended by representatives from union ministries and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

PHOTO: MNA

(Translated by Zaw Htet Oo)

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar