Development Works: Vice President discussed regional development works

Vice President U Nyo Saw visited Kayin and Mon States on Sunday to discuss agricultural development, regional stability, economic growth and public services with the state officials. During the meetings, the Vice President urged to expand oil palm, rubber and durian cultivation, replace aging plantations with high-yield varieties, promote coffee and cocoa intercropping and process agricultural products into high-value goods.

He also called for stronger measures to combat drug trafficking, illegal trade and online gambling-related fraud. He stressed the need to ensure the secure and smooth flow of goods, promote agriculture and livestock-based micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and achieve self-sufficiency in rice and edible oil.

The Vice President also emphasized the implementation of the KG+9 education system, ensuring school enrolment for all school-aged children, expanding e-government services and strengthening preparedness for potential El Niño-related natural disasters. He underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability to support regional development.

Kayin State Chief Minister U Saw Myint Oo and Mon State Chief Minister U Aung Win Than presented regional data and future plans. The Union Ministers and Deputy Ministers then gave briefings on regional development, fertilizer distribution, agriculture, livestock and MSMEs. Earlier in Hpa-an Township, the Vice President inspected three-wheeled vehicle assembly at Precision Auto Engineering Co., Ltd., electric motorcycle and bicycle production and quality testing at Aero Auto Engineering Co., Ltd., and agricultural machinery manufacturing at Shine Htoo Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Factory.

He also visited the Kayin State Youth Center to observe educational, artistic, computer and sports training. In the evening, the Vice President visited the Shwe Myaing Agricultural and General Economic Cooperative Society in Mawlamyine Township to inspect its modern rice mill and paddy-drying facility