A Myanmar delegation, led by Deputy Minister for Transport and Communications U Aung Myaing, departed Yangon for Moscow, Russia, on 14 September to attend the 2nd International Technology Congress (ITC). The delegation returned to Yangon on the evening of 20 September.

The ITC was held over three days at the Patriot Expo in Moscow, Russia. The event featured plenary sessions, thematic technical forums, and demonstration sessions showcasing new technologies. Major Russian technology companies also set up booths during the event.

The International Plenary Session of the 2nd ITC was held at 12:00 noon on 16 September under the theme “Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Digital Compass”. During the session, the deputy minister delivered the opening speech on the topic “Partner Dialogue: Course Towards Trusted Technologies”.

The 2nd ITC’s International Cooperation for the Development of Next-Generation Industrial Automation Systems Forum was held at 12:00 noon on 17 September. The deputy minister delivered a speech titled “Supporting the Development of Automation Systems That Operate Without Human Supervision in Industrial Sectors”.
The deputy minister delivered a speech at the Second International Plenary Session of the 2nd ITC, held on 18 September under the theme “The Role of New Technologies in Improving Workers’ Productivity”. During the meetings, the deputy minister discussed several key issues, including ensuring the inclusive use of trusted technologies by all SCO and partner countries, including Myanmar; cooperation in improving cybersecurity; and overcoming challenges in developing industrial automation in an inclusive manner. He also addressed the status of Myanmar’s ongoing collaboration with the international community, including the SCO, for the development of digital technology and the digital economy.

The Myanmar delegation, attending the 2nd ITC, also participated in the Russia-ASEAN Technology Cooperation Forum held on 17 September and discussed, on behalf of ASEAN countries, the possibilities for further cooperation between ASEAN and Russia in the fields of digital economy, cybersecurity, satellite communications, e-commerce, and IT equipment and software manufacturing.

The delegation, led by the deputy minister, toured the exhibits at the 2nd ITC, organized by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, and discussed the presentations given by relevant officials.

This year’s International Technology Congress was attended by more than 400 delegates from over 20 countries, including SCO and ASEAN member states.

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