THE ASEAN-China Tourism Security and Safety Forum and Travel Facilitation and Tourism Statistics Harmonization Workshop, jointly organized by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, ASEAN-China Centre and Lancang-Mekong Integrated Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation Centre, took place at the Sedona Hotel in Yangon yesterday.
Jeng Phang Naw Taung, Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs and for Hotels and Tourism, and Deputy Minister U Phyo Zaw Soe met Mr Shi Zhongjung, Secretary-General of ASEAN-China Centre, and openly discussed enhancement of cooperation in the tourism industry, exchange of visits, implementation of plans mentioned in the agreement and MoU of tourism cooperation and human resource development.
At the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China Tourism Security and Safety Forum, the Union minister said that exchanging ideas, knowledge, and innovative solutions, practical strategies can be developed through the forum. Collaboration across multiple sectors is crucial in order to implement effective measures to protect tourists and the tourism industry. Moreover, the mutual support and cooperation between ASEAN and China can help foster and enhance a better environment for travellers from around the world.
Mr Shi Zhongjung, Secretary-General of ASEAN-China Centre and Mr Davuth LY, Deputy-Secretary General of Lancang-Mekong Integrated Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation Centre, made remarks, and a video message of ASEAN Secretary General Dr Kao Kim Hourn was played.
The attendees discussed different topics covering tourism safety and security for sustainable regional development, ensuring safe and secure travel for tourists from Myanmar and Thailand, tourism security in the digital era, regional development through a safe and resilient tourism environment and a safe and secure tourism industry.
At noon, the Union minister made an opening speech at the Tourism Statistics Harmonization Workshop, and Mr Shi remarked.
Participants discussed the importance of travel facilitation, procedures for information exchange, utilizing global tourism statistics for sustainable development, and sharing best practices and experiences in developing tourism statistics. — MNA/KTZH
