The Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar hosted 2-day event, on November 12 and 13 that coincided with the commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between India and Myanmar. This event ‘ Myanmar Day’ hosted in New Delhi to mark the 70th Anniversary of the India-Myanmar Relations to celebrate milestone included fairs, culture exhibitions, performances and talks on the countries’ economic opportunities. To celebrate this historic friendship, the Embassy’s ‘Myanmar Day’ program featured Myanmar fairs of world renowned Myanmar Gems and Jewelry (especially Rubies, Sapphires and Jades), Myanmar Handicrafts, products and exports, as well as delicious Myanmar foods and culture entertainment such as Myanmar dance, melodies and music performed by a Myanmar troop presented by the Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs.
” The event aim to make the Indian public more familiarized with Myanmar, showcasing the exhibitions as well as coordinating seminars with the aim of enhancing bilateral relations between our two countries, especially in the areas of trade, investment, tourism and culture relations and services,” said Ambassador Moe Kyaw Aung of Myanmar . On the occasion, H.E.Siri CR Chaudhry, Minister of State Commerce and Industry, India, also said “Myanmar and India have a long history as being friendly neighbors with a long traditions of culture, economic, and political contexts. Now it’s the time for us to bond a stronger tie between us. This events is the initiation of not only the investment forum that Myanmar is hosting early next year, but also to a business matching event, which India is organizing in Yangon during the upcoming visit of our President to Myanmar net month.” The event also presented a series of panel discussion with the participation of high level representations from India and Myanmar governments, investment communities and business leaders. These speakers joined together to take up topics such as: enhancing trade and investment between Myanmar and India, and improving bilateral relations focusing on service sectors such as healthcare, tourism, culture, energy and agriculture.
