Union Construction Minister joins China-ASEAN Construction Cooperation and Development Forum, High Quality Living Environment Exhibition Ceremony

 

The China-ASEAN Construc­tion Cooperation and Develop­ment Forum and High Quality Living Environment Exhibi­tion were held in Nanning of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the People’s Republic of China from 25 to 27 November.

Union Minister for Con­struction U Myo Thant deliv­ered a video keynote speech during the event.

The Union Minister said that by holding this forum, ASE­AN-China strategic partnership for peace and prosperity will be implemented to ensure mutual benefit for the ASEAN-China community.

It is a special opportunity for experts and leaders from various sectors in each coun­try to share their experiences and interact with each other regarding the development of the construction sector in order to develop a society with a high standard of living.

By exchanging information such as the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, it is necessary to have the oppor­tunity to participate in a closer China-ASEAN community and enjoy more learning opportuni­ties for rural-urban and housing development issues, construc­tion activities with less carbon emission, economic and social development. This forum will be very helpful in improving Myan­mar’s construction sector and building sustainable commu­nities, he said.

He said that Myanmar is willing to work together with the People’s Republic of China and all ASEAN member countries to create a better and brighter society.

Participants will discuss the RCEP policies and oppor­tunities, construction based Internet Public Safety Technol­ogy and Urban Safety Smart Infrastructure service, digital construction and building im­provement, balance of carbon production and carbon absorp­tion in the construction industry. —MNA