THE coordination meeting for the ‘Rebuilding Myanmar: Post-Earthquake Economic Recovery Forum’ was held yesterday afternoon at the Ministry of Information’s meeting hall in Nay Pyi Taw.
At the meeting, Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn stated that the forum was organized to support Myanmar’s economic recovery following the Mandalay earthquake. He noted that a national-level forum, involving both international and local experts, had been successfully held in March, and he expressed confidence that this forum would also produce beneficial outcomes for the country. The forum aims to invite businesspeople and interested citizens to engage in practical discussions and foster further cooperation between the public and the business community. He stated that the forum should facilitate meaningful discussions to help advance the country to a better status with positive outcomes.
Union Minister U Tun Ohn stated that the Mandalay earthquake caused damage to government and private buildings, as well as the agricultural, livestock, and manufacturing sectors, and expressed hope that the forum’s outcomes would aid various sectors, including the economy.
Next, Permanent Secretary U Win Kyaw Aung explained the forum’s purpose, the topics to be discussed, the attendees, and the planned programmes.
Afterwards, Deputy Minister U Ye Tint, UMFCCI President U Aye Win, departmental officials, Myanmar Narrative Think Tank Chairman U Ko Ko, Director Dr Zaw Oo, and UMFCCI General Secretary Daw Khine Khine Nwe discussed and provided recommendations on the arrangements and requirements for the successful organization of the forum, followed by a concluding speech from Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn.
The forum will address three topics: the economic impact of the Mandalay earthquake, the challenges and opportunities in economic recovery, and the development of collective solutions to economic recovery. The forum aims to strengthen the recovery of businesses affected by the Mandalay earthquake, identify emerging domestic and international market opportunities in the post-earthquake period, address challenges and opportunities to enhance the national economy, and leverage Myanmar’s geopolitical position and geo-economic potential to expand markets for domestic products and foster collaboration among business owners. The forum is open to anyone interested in participating. — MNA/TH
