December 09
Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Wunna Maung Lwin and Union Minister for International Cooperation U Ko Ko Hlaing addressed the meeting with staff officers and employees who will serve at Myanmar embassies, permanent representative offices, and consulates-general yesterday.
In his remark, Union Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin highlighted the role of staff of the ministry as protectors of the country’s sovereignty in the frontline by diplomatic channels as mentioned in the saying: Diplomacy is the first line of defence for not losing the sovereignty of the country and for promoting the international cooperation.
He also said the ministry systematically selected and assigned the staff who will serve the duties upholding the national interest of the country.
Therefore, the staff should follow the five main diplomatic functions – Representation, Protection, Negotiation, Reporting and Promotion.
He also called on the staff to be loyal to national politics, sovereignty and ministry in serving duties representing the nation.
Then, Union Minister U Ko Ko Hlaing stressed three points: to be all with the diplomat, be a good diplomat and keep yourself fit for duty. — MNA/KTZH
