Rural Development : Meeting with staff in Hpa-an

Union Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development U Myo Zaw Thein met with ministry staff in Hpa-an of Kayin State on Friday. During the meeting at the Cooperative Department office, he encouraged staff to promote cooperative farming and livestock activities and develop small-scale manufacturing businesses using local raw materials to produce value-added products.

He also urged to work closely with relevant departments to support comprehensive rural development, complete projects on time and meet the set standards. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of public participation in implementing and maintaining rural development projects and urged to carry out their duties responsibly in accordance with rules and procedures.