The Road, Bridge, and Build­ing Development Working Subcommittee held its first coordination meeting 2024 at the Union Minister’s Office of the Ministry of Border Affairs on 18 June 2024. The meeting focused on the development of border regions and ethnic communities.

 

Maj-Gen Phyo Thant, Dep­uty Minister for Border Affairs and Chairperson of the Sub­committee, presided over the meeting. Attendees included heads of departments from rel­evant ministries, chairpersons of regional and state subcom­mittees, and other officials.

 

In his opening remarks, Maj-Gen Phyo Thant empha­sized the critical role of infra­structure development in the socioeconomic progress of border areas. He highlighted the importance of coordinating short-term and long-term pro­jects planned by the relevant ministries.

 

Subcommittee repre­sentatives then reported on the implementation of road, bridge, and building projects from the 2011-2012 to the 2023- 2024 financial year. They also discussed activities, financial allocations, and plans for the 2024-2025 financial year.

 

The meeting concluded with discussions and sugges­tions from the deputy minister and other attendees, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of ongoing and future devel­opment projects. — MNA/TS