Myanmar delegation joins High-Level Forum on Ocean Sustainability in ASEAN

The High-Level Forum on Ocean Sustainability in ASEAN was organized at Dubai Expo 2020 (Business Concert Centre) of United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 10 December.
During the ceremony, Union Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Tin Htut Oo talked about the participation of Myanmar in UN Blue Ocean Economy and ASEAN agendas and other GtoG cooperation in addition to developing partner organizations and private entrepreneurs.
Then, the Union minister highlighted the significant facts of the country including biodiversity, different climate, ice mountains, Myeik Archipelago, Lampi Marine National Park, conservation of migratory birds, sea turtles and marine resources.
He also added that the participants to the meeting are the leaders in implementing the sustainability of the Blue Ocean Economy and Myanmar is sharing the experience from the discussion and trying hard to host such events based on good practices. The High-Level Forum was organized jointly by James Michel Foundation, UAE government and ASEAN at Dubai Expo-2020.
The event was attended by ASEAN Ministers on Environment and Marine, UAE’s Minister, ASEAN Secretary-General, Chairman of James Michel Foundation and other invited guests. — MNA