Myanmar to hold forum on post-quake economic recovery
The forum aims to bring together entrepreneurs and interested citizens to engage in practical discussions and foster greater cooperation between the public and the business community.
The powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28 and claimed about 3,800 lives. (Photo: AP)
Hanoi (VNA) – Myanmar will hold a forum on post-earthquake economic recovery in Naypyidaw from May 30 - 31, the Information Ministry of Myan෴mar announced on May 16.
Ahead the forum, a coordination meeting for the upcoming forum was held on May 15, attended by Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn and Union Minister for Commerce U Tun Ohn, state-owned daily The Mirror reported.
Speaking at the meeting, U Maung Maung Ohn said that the forum is intended to support Myanmar's economic recovery following the earthquake. He expressed his belief that the forum would produce positive outcomes for the country.
The forum aims to bring together entrepreneurs and interested citizens to engage in practical discussions and foster greater cooperation between the public and the business community, the minister added.
According to the report, the forum will focus on three main topics - the economic impact of the earthquake, the challenges and opportunities in economic recovery, and the development of collective solutions for recovery efforts.
It also aims to expand markets for domestic products and promote business cooperation by leveraging Myanmar's geopolitical position and geo-economic potential, the report added.
On March 28, a powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar. As of May 13, the disaster has claimed approximately 3,800 lives, left over 5,100 injured and 85 individuals still missing./.
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