Efforts should be made to enhance capabilities to improve departmental operations and to foster innovative thinking for the further development of the country’s media sector, said Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn.

The Union minister made the above-mentioned instruction during the meeting with regional and state departmental heads who arrived in Nay Pyi Taw to attend the annual meeting and 34th-anniversary ceremony of the Information and Public Relations Department.

He continued that the staff should learn about the current situation of the country and try hard to provide the people with true information by combatting misinformation and disinformation using modern technologies. Moreover, they should cooperate with the ministries concerned to ensure the success of the visions and missions of the government.

He also highlighted the guidance of the Head of the State to hold raising reading habit and library development campaigns in respective regions and states, to hold talk shows, reading sessions and discussions to enhance knowledge, five essential capacities and stimulate patriotism of youths. He stressed the need to study the election law and make sector-wise preparations for holding multiparty democratic general elections based on democracy and the federal system, the government’s ultimate goal.

He heard the reports of relevant officials and concluded the meeting.

Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn also presented uniforms to the staff, who are serving duties in border areas, at the event.

MNA/KTZH

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