Myanmar / Russia: 6th Trade and Economic Cooperation meeting

A Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for National Planning, Investment and Foreign Economic Relations U Aung Kyaw Hoe attended the 6th Russia-Myanmar Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation meeting and business discussions in Moscow of the Russian Federation, on October 5.

The Myanmar delegation, led by the Union Minister, and the delegation of the Russian Federation, led by Mr. Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development, who serve as the Co-Chairs of the Myanmar–Russia Joint Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation, held a bilateral meeting. Subsequently, the plenary session of the Joint Commission was convened.

At the session, the Co-Chairs discussed the cooperation between the two countries in promoting economic and investment development, as well as progress made and future plans in the energy, information and communications technology (ICT), education, and health sectors.

They also exchanged views on potentials of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.Furthermore, the record of discussions of the 6th Russia-Myanmar Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation meeting was approved, and bilateral agreements were signed and exchanged with the aim of expanding cooperation in health, education, energy, trade, and investments.In addition, a Business-to-Business (B2B) Session was held to enable business owners from both nations to discuss economic opportunities and establish business connections. Moreover, on October 4, the Myanmar delegation met with representatives from the Roscongress Investment Fund and JSC "CenterInform" to discuss potentials for cooperation.