ASEAN-China Week 2024: Myanmar delegation participates in the event in China

The ASEAN China Week 2024 was held in Changzhi City, Shanxi Province in China from August 11th to 12th under the theme ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Achieving Prosperity through Innovation. Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism Dr Thet Thet Khaing attended the event.

On August 11th, the Union Minister met with Secretary General of ASEAN-China Center Mr. Shi Zhongjun, and discussed matters on promoting tourism market in ASEAN and Myanmar to attract more Chinese tourists.

The Union Minister also attended the meeting between ASEAN member states and Shanxi Provincial Government, and discussed the important role of China in providing tourism industry and ensuring regional peace and stability and development. The delegation then took a tour of the cultural and tourism booths displayed there.

On the 12th, the opening ceremony of ASEAN China Week 2024 was held with the attendance of over 300 attendees.

During the ceremony, the Union Minister made a speech, emphasizing the regional development through collaboration between the ASEAN and China. This was followed by the launching of ASEAN-China Export Import Service Platform, screening of video clip on trade promotion and presenting prizes for the mascot of ASEAN-China Center.

In the afternoon, the Union Minister took part in the Cultural, Tourism and Youth Development Sharing Workshop and made a speech. At night, the Union Minister met with the representative from Bilibili Website and presented Myanmar’s tourism promotion video clips in order to support market promotion for Myanmar tour destinations. The delegation also enjoyed the music concert commemorating the ASEAN-China Week.