MoI Union Minister departs for BRICS Media Summit in Russia

 

A delegation led by Union Min­ister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn left Yangon yes­terday evening to attend the BRICS Media Summit in Mos­cow, Russia. The Union minister and his delegation were seen off at Yangon International Air­port by Russian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Iskander Azizov, and officials from the Ministry of Information.

 

BRICS, established in 2009, is an intergovernmental organi­zation representing Brazil, Rus­sia, India, China, and South Afri­ca. In 2024, the group expanded to nine members, including Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE. Saudi Arabia, although not yet a member, is actively co­operating with the bloc. BRICS summits are held annually, with member countries rotating as hosts. The 16th BRICS Summit is scheduled for October 2024 in Kazan, Russia, under the lead­ership of the current president Vladimir Putin.

 

Initially focused on invest­ment opportunities, BRICS has evolved into a geopolitical fo­rum, emphasizing peace, secu­rity, development, and coopera­tion. The BRICS Media Summit, held annually, promotes infor­mation technology collaboration among member nations. This year’s summit, organized by the Russian News Agency (TASS), will take place from 13 to 17 Sep­tember 2024 at the World Trade Centre in Moscow.

 

Media heads from BRICS nations and other countries in­terested in expanding coopera­tion will attend the event. MRTV Director-General U Ye Naing, NPE Managing Director U Thet Swe, and Director U Han Win Aung accompanied the Union minister. — MNA/TS