Myanmar / Belarus: Union Minster attends 30th Energy and Ecology Forum

A Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Ko Ko Lwin arrived in Minsk, Belarus, on October 26 to attend the 30th Energy and Ecology Forum.

On October 27, the Union Minister attended the forum's plenary session alongside the Myanmar Ambassador to Belarus and delivered a speech titled "Developing Energy, Developing the Economy." During the discussion, the Union Minister highlighted Myanmar's strategic position connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

He invited friendly nations to explore investment opportunities in Myanmar's energy sector, particularly in oil and natural gas exploration and production. He outlined key priorities for energy development, including renewable energy, LNG development, refinery upgrades, increased power access, and international cooperation in technology and human resource development.

Following the session, the Union Minister attended the signing ceremony for the Myanmar-Belarus Roadmap on Cooperation. The agreement focuses on upgrading main power grids, reducing transmission and distribution losses through technical and investment collaboration, sharing technologies for Smart Power Generation and Smart Grids, and training Myanmar personnel at Belarusian educational institutions. The delegation later toured international exhibits at the Energy Expo.