MoIP, India sign MoU for Myanmar’s digital ID pilot programme

30 JULY 2025

A signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on pilot cooperation in Myanmar’s Digital Identity Programme between the Ministry of Immigration and Population (MoIP) and the Government of the Republic of India was held yesterday at the Ministry’s meeting hall in Nay Pyi Taw.

Union Minister for Immigration and Population U Myint Kyaing, Deputy Ministers U Htay Hlaing and Dr Myo Thant, Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Abhay Thakur, senior officials, and departmental staff attended the ceremony.

In his opening address, the Union minister highlighted that the Government of India is extending essential IT assistance to support the implementation of a foundational digital identification (e-ID) system in Myanmar, which is a crucial component of the country’s e-Government framework. He noted that the MoU reflects a significant milestone in technical collaboration between the two nations to implement Myanmar’s pilot Digital Identity Project.

He further expressed appreciation for India’s continued support, including technical guidance, efficient implementation strategies, human resource development, and policy-sharing that will benefit Myanmar’s digital transformation.

Following that, Indian Ambassador Mr Abhay Thakur reaffirmed the Government of India’s commitment to supporting the implementation of Myanmar’s Digital Identity Pilot Project through close cooperation and resource sharing.

Subsequently, Union Minister U Myint Kyaing and Ambassador Mr Abhay Thakur signed the MoU and exchanged the signed documents.

The MoU aims to facilitate mutual collaboration in implementing Myanmar’s Digital Unique Identity Programme, a foundational element of the e-Government initiative. The cooperation will involve the sharing of India’s technological expertise, regulatory practices, and operational experiences, alongside technical exchanges and knowledge sharing between government officials and experts. The agreement also includes pilot implementation support of Myanmar’s Digital ID Programme. — MNA/KZL