Steering Committee Meeting : Preparations for 12th AMCA,22nd SOMCA & related meetings

The Steering Committee Meeting for the Successful Hosting of the 12th ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts (AMCA) Meeting, the 22nd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Culture and Arts (SOMCA) and related meetings was held on Friday at a Ministry of Culture, Hotels and Tourism in Nay Pyi Taw.

Union Minister U Khin Maung Soe chaired the meeting and made opening remarks. The Union Minister emphasized that Myanmar is carrying out preparations to successfully host the meetings in Mandalay from December 7 to 12.

He said that the 12th AMCA Meeting, the 22nd SOMCA Meeting and related meetings will bring together senior officials from ASEAN member states, the ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General and representatives from partner countries.

He also stated that Myanmar will assume the chairmanship of the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts (AMCA) for the 2026–2027 terms. The Union Minster added that Mandalay has been designated an ASEAN City of Culture, and urged all relevant departments to make systematic arrangements for accommodating delegates, transportation, healthcare and showcasing Myanmar's cultural heritage.

Attendees then discussed matters concerning their respective ministries. The Union Minister provided further instructions based on the discussions.