A workshop titled ‘Understanding Myanmar’s International Boundary’ was held at the Lawkanat Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nay Pyi Taw, on 27-28 August 2025. During the opening ceremony, U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, delivered opening remarks. In his address, he emphasized the significance of boundary matters, noting that they constitute a crucial representation of state sovereignty. He also stressed the importance of efficient and effective boundary management to safeguard sovereignty, national integrity, security and stability, as well as to promote peaceful coexistence with neighbouring countries.
Also, present on the occasion were U Naing Min Kyaw, Deputy Foreign Minister, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and senior officials from relevant Ministries. The workshop was attended by around 100 representatives from the various Ministries and Departments, including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as representatives from Myanmar Embassies and Consulates-General located in neighbouring countries.
The first day of the workshop focused on the discussion regarding Myanmar’s Land Boundary. Experts and representatives from the Department of Water Resources and River Development of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Myanmar Naval Hydrographic Centre of the Myanmar Navy, General Administration Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Boundary Division of the Consular and Legal Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Survey Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservations participated in the panel sessions. In addition, the Myanmar Ambassador to Kuwait, Minister Counsellor at the Myanmar Embassy in Kuwait and Chargé d’Affaires ad interim/ Minister at the Myanmar Embassy in Pretoria joined the discussions via online as panellists.
The second day of the workshop will be dedicated to discussions on Myanmar’s Maritime Boundary. Experts from the Department of Marine Administration of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Myanmar Naval Hydrographic Centre, International Law and Legal Division of the Consular and Legal Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Legal Affairs, and Ministry of Education will share their insights and expertise on matters relating to the maritime boundary. Chargé d’Affaires ad interim/Minister at the Myanmar Embassy in Singapore will also contribute to the discussions online as a panellist. — MNA
