Myanma Port Authority of the Ministry of Transport and Communications hosted the 49th meeting of the ASEAN Ports Association at Wyndam Grand Yangon Hotel in Yangon yesterday.

Union Minister U Mya Tun Oo, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein and regional ministers, the permanent secretary of the ministry, the managing director of Myanma Port Authority and officials of the departments concerned, the chairperson and executive members of the ASEAN Ports Association and other relevant officials attended the opening ceremony.

The Union minister separately received the chairman and executive members of the ASEAN Ports Association and representatives of member countries.

In his opening speech, Union Minister U Mya Tun Oo expressed that Myanmar was greatly honoured and delighted to host the meeting as the host country. He warmly welcomed all distinguished guests and extended his sincere gratitude to the majority of member states for attending the meeting in person. He continued that the meeting was being held under the theme “Navigating Together, Sustainable Forever” of the ASEAN Ports Association, in line with ASEAN’s motto “One Vision, One Identity, One Community,” to work together toward common prosperity and long-term sustainable development within the ASEAN Port Community. The ports play a crucial role as major driving forces in the economic development of the ASEAN region. During this meeting, participants would have the opportunity to discuss practical strategies and collaborative initiatives to strengthen maritime trade networks, enhance port performance, and promote sustainable development.

He added that member states have been implementing Digital Transformation, Innovation, Decarbonization, and Human Resource Development to improve connectivity and performance among ports in the region. By sharing positive experiences from each country, the meeting will bring mutual benefits and understanding.

ASEAN Ports Association Chairman Captain Basza Alexzandar Basri of Brunei remarked, and Managing Director U Zaw Tun Lwin of the Myanma Port Authority briefed on the occasion.
The ASEAN Ports Association was established in 1974, and Myanmar became a member in 2005. The association includes nine member countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

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