The two-day workshop on “Understanding Myanmar’s International Boundary” continued at the Lawkanatt Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 28 August 2025.

On the second day, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Hau Khan Sum delivered the opening remarks. In his remarks, he highlighted the objective of the workshop, the importance of maritime boundary delimitation and the expected outcomes of the workshop.

Experts from the Marine Administration Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communication, the Myanmar Naval Hydrographic Depot of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Navy), International Law and Treaties Division of the Consular and Legal Affairs Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Legal Affairs and Ministry of Education, as well as Charge d’Affaires of the Myanmar Embassy to Singapore, took part in the discussions both in person and online. The discussion focused on the legal frameworks and technical aspects of the maritime boundary delimitation, including the matters related to the delimitation of the Continental Shelf beyond 200 nautical miles.

Over the course of the two-day workshop, participants from the relevant ministries shared experiences, discussed plans, and cordially exchanged views on challenges and difficulties. At the end of the workshop, Certificates of Participation were given to the panellists by U Naing Min Kyaw, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Afterwards, a closing ceremony of the two-day workshop was held, and U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, delivered closing remarks. In his remarks, he appreciated all the participants for their active participation and discussion at the workshop. He underscored the importance of pursuing border policies which can serve the national interest and strengthen the capacity in dealing with boundary matters.

MNA

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