Govt Urged to Listen to Public

While the government must design policies that precisely achieve its strategic objectives, it must ultimately align those initiatives with the public will to maintain civic trust.

AS the country al­ready possesses abundant above-ground and underground natural resources, people should have the ability and willingness to work. They must also actually put in the effort and work, stated President of the Repub­lic of the Union of Myan­mar U Min Aung Hlaing at the Union government meeting at the President’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yes­terday afternoon.

At the meeting, the President stressed that Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of Regions and States, and officials at dif­ferent levels are required to maintain good relations with their respective de­partmental staff and to en­sure a fair and balanced style of governance.

He emphasized the importance of addressing both work-related and per­sonal challenges faced by the staff and their families as much as possible. He underlined the need for efforts to resolve public issues, enabling people to live and earn their liveli­hoods in peace and com­fort.

The President high­lighted that understanding people’s needs and aspira­tions is essential for provid­ing appropriate solutions; therefore, effective public relations must be upheld. He noted that while the government is obliged to implement policies based on its own priorities, it is also necessary not to disre­gard the will of the people.

He underscored that since needs and expecta­tions vary across sectors and social groups, includ­ing education, health, and social affairs, it is impor­tant to ensure alignment between public demands and policy directions by consistently and correctly listening to public voices. Ultimately, efforts should be made to promote the socioeconomic develop­ment of the country and its citizens.

The President re­counted that he paid State visits to India and China in early June and held meet­ings with businesspeople to increase foreign trade and investment in Myan­mar. He emphasized that both internal and external investment can help create jobs and boost production.

He vowed that since employment opportunities are essential for people, the State will create and im­plement job opportunities. Furthermore, the Presi­dent urged all to prioritize the development of the agriculture and livestock breeding sectors.

Regarding the upgrad­ing of schools, he stated that it is necessary to carry out the work by calculating in relation to the proportion of school-age children in the area who can attend and receive education.

The President encour­aged all meeting partici­pants to support athletes who can bring honour to the State and take meas­ures to ensure their long-term livelihood security.

 

In the electricity sec­tor, the President pointed out that generating elec­tricity from solar energy is the most suitable business for the country. Therefore, it is essential to invite local entrepreneurs to partici­pate in solar power produc­tion. In addition, to ensure sufficient electricity supply for the country’s needs, ef­forts should also be made to construct coal-fired pow­er plants capable of gener­ating adequate electricity.

Union ministers and chief ministers of regions and states reported on nec­essary measures in their relevant sectors.

Also present at the meeting were Vice-Presi­dents U Nyo Saw and Nan Ni Ni Aye, Union ministers and the Nay Pyi Taw Coun­cil chairman, together with region and state chief min­isters through videoconfer­encing. — MNA/TTA