VICE-PRESIDENT of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Nan Ni Ni Aye attended the opening ceremony of the Fifth China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation in Nyingchi (Linzhi), Xizang Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, yesterday, where she called for stronger regional cooperation in biodiversity conservation, green development, and sustainable economic growth across the Himalayan region.
The opening ceremony was held at the Nyingchi Rui Crown Hotel. The forum aims to deepen international cooperation in the Himalayan region while promoting regional and global partnerships for shared development.
Addressing the forum, the Vice-President said the event serves as an important platform for enhancing regional cooperation and advancing the objectives of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). She noted that Myanmar has long worked closely with international organizations and academic institutions on biodiversity conservation.
She highlighted the ongoing collaboration between Myanmar’s Forest Department and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, under which researchers from both countries have conducted extensive biodiversity studies in northern Myanmar, leading to the discovery of numerous new species of plants, fish, spiders, and crustaceans.
The Vice-President also noted that Myanmar and China are founding members of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and said Myanmar continues to cooperate with Himalayan member countries on scientific research supporting socioeconomic development, environmental conservation, and evidence-based policymaking.
She said Myanmar is prioritizing green development and green economy policies through a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach. She called for greater investment in nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and the sustainable use of natural resources to address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss throughout the Himalayan region.
Emphasizing the importance of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, the Vice-President reaffirmed Myanmar’s commitment to expanding its participation in projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) together with other trans-Himalayan countries. She expressed confidence that the forum would further strengthen international cooperation while promoting harmony between people and nature.
The forum brought together ministers, heads of delegations, representatives, experts, officials from relevant organizations, university professors, and students from more than 50 countries.
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