THE Russia-Myanmar Strategies for Cooperation Conference dedicated to the 75th Anniversary of Russia and Myanmar Diplomatic Relations was held at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (MGIMO) on 24 April.
Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism
U Aung Thaw joined the conference online. In his opening remark, the Union
Minister said the diplomatic relations between the two countries bring firm and
equal interest, value and mutual respect. Despite the geographical challenges,
the people can communicate and make investments in trade, economy, tourism and
industry.
Then, the Myanmar ambassador to the
Russian Federation, the Russian ambassador to Myanmar and Pro-Rector Dr
Stanislav Surovtsev of MGIMO made speeches respectively. Myanmar and Russian
delegates discussed bilateral relations, diplomacy, education, IT and business.
The conference will be held from 22
to 29 April in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
On 25 April, the Union Minister
attended Myanmar-Saint Petersburg Tourism Forum via video conferencing and made
a speech. He said the tourism sector is one of the promising sectors for
promoting mutual benefits. Direct airway and payment systems are the most
important matters. Efforts are being made for attracting more tourists from
Russia to Myanmar by forming the Leading Committee and Work Committee which
comprise the Government and private sector under the “Welcome Russia”
programme. The ministry and Russia-Myanmar Friendship Association jointly
arranged a tour for Russian singers, video producers and bloggers to Myanmar
from 11 to 19 April.
He said that most of the 4.36 million
foreign vistiors to Myanmar in 2019 were Russians and talked about other proper
bilateral cooperation to promote the tourism sector.
St. Petersburg Tourism Development
Committee Deputy Head Ms Nana M Gvichia and Director-General of Directorate of
Hotels and Tourism explained tourism-related matters.
Then, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
of Myanmar Airways International (MAI) Mr Tanes Kumar briefed the flight
services operated by MAI and the rules to be followed while flying with the
MAI.
Then, the tourism entrepreneurs of
the two countries exchanged views on cooperation in tourism.
Next, Mr Vyacheslav Kalganov,
Vice-Chair of the Committee on External Relations of St. Petersburg talked
about the benefits of the forum and the event came to a close.
MNA/ KTZH
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