Optimizing Myanmar’s Role in ASEAN: Workshop continues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two-day workshop on “Optimizing Myanmar’s role in ASEAN” continued at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 10th January.

Based on the presentations and outcomes of discussion on the ASEAN Political and Security Community on the first day, the participants from the respective ministries of the three ASEAN Community Pillars reviewed progress under the ASEAN Economic Community and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, prioritized key sectors, explored strategies to address challenges, and outlined approaches to strengthen collaboration in ASEAN mechanisms.

The two-day workshop has fostered a stronger network among ministries under the three ASEAN Community Pillars. Based on the outcomes of the workshop, a national level ASEAN work plan will be formulated through close coordination among all ministries.

Furthermore, Myanmar has actively engaged in the strategic action plan of various ASEAN pillars to support the implementation of the ASEAN-Community Vision 2045, while openly exchanging views on aligning national priorities with regional interests.

Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe concluded the workshop encouraging all the participants from the relevant ministries to coordinate and collaborate efforts together in advancing a comprehensive strategic national agenda under the three pillars of ASEAN, and to strive to reach the same goal with unity and strength.