Myanmar attends Siberian Hospitality Forum in Novosibirsk

Myanmar attended the Siberian Hospitality Forum ‘Wild Plants’ 2024: VI Siberian Tourism Forum and International Hostility Exhibition ‘HoReCa Siberia’ which took place in Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).
Myanmar Consul-General to Novosibirsk U Pyae Phyo Wai was present at the event on 3 April at the Russian Export Centre in Novosibirsk.
U Pyae Phyo Wai clarified at the forum that Myanmar’s MAI airline operates flights twice a week from Yangon to Mandalay and then to Novosibirsk.
He also disclosed plans to promote tourism services between Myanmar and Russia and showcased a video clip titled ‘Friendly Myanmar’ aimed at boosting Myanmar’s tourism sector. Additionally, U Pyae Phyo Wai provided attendees with a leaflet briefing about tourism in Myanmar before responding to the questions raised by journalists.
Mr Nikolay A Afonasov, Head of the Regional Office in Novosibirsk of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, gave the opening remarks. Mrs Elena Sergeevna Kryzhanovskaya, Head of the Department of Development of Domestic and Inbound Tourism, and Mr Dmitry Manin, Head of the touristic agency “Pegas” discussed the tourism industry in Siberian and ways to promote Siberian tourism. Views were also exchanged between the attendees. — ASH/ TMT