The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Myanmar meets the Deputy Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, the Deputy Minister for Education, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Myanmar, Prabashini Ponnamperuma had meetings with Dr. Wah Wah Maung, Deputy Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Dr. Zaw Myint, Deputy Minister of Education, and Ms. Than Than Swe, Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar, on 12 July 2024 in Nay Pyi Taw, the administrative capital of Myanmar.
The discussions with Dr. Wah Wah Maung, Deputy Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, were based on furthering the economic cooperation between the two countries, including in trade and investment sectors. Accordingly, the facilitation of Sri Lanka investors, and furthering of trade were discussed. Senior officials from the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations of Myanmar were also attended the meeting.
During the discussion with Dr. Zaw Myint, Deputy Minister of Education of Myanmar, while highlighting the importance of maintaining and furthering the centuries old historical connectivity between the two countries in the sphere of Theravada Buddhist religious education, the available opportunities to enhance the scope in the other fields as well, were highlighted. The cooperation and exchanges in higher education, including in the University sector, covering research, and the matter of investing in establishing private universities and educational institutions, including in the IT sector were also discussed. The Director General of Higher Education Department, the Deputy Permanent Secretary, and officials, from Myanmar also attended.
The meeting with Ms. Than Than Swe, Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar was mainly focused on the financial aspect of facilitations relevant to promoting investment, trade and economic activities between the two countries. The requirement of continuous collaboration on such facilitation for the purpose of enhanced economic activities between the two countries were highlighted. The permanent Secretary and Heads of Department of Central Bank were also present.
On the invitation by the Minister of Immigration and Population of Myanmar, Ambassador of Sri Lanka also attended in the occasion of the World Population Day commemorative ceremony held on 11th July 2024 at the Myanmar International Convention Center in Nay Pyi Taw.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Yangon
16 July 2024