Speaking on occasion, the General said the international countries expand their invest­ment in the tourism sector including visa relief, flight ex­pansion, market promotion, ex­ploration of tourism products in tours and holding of events. Therefore, the country focuses on tourism development like other countries to support the State’s economic growth, facil­itation of local transport and receiving more tourist arrivals.

Regarding the tourism de­velopment programmes, the lo­cal products, food and souvenirs should be used widely, and the techniques, knowledge, train­ing, workshops and exhibitions should be conducted in regions and states to produce more fin­ished products.

Moreover, the relevant region and state tourism com­mittees follow the guidance of the tourism working commit­tee for offering services of trav­el guide and sustainability of destinations, cleanliness, local food, ethnic traditional food to be hygienic, and work with the relevant officials and locals.

He then called for making efforts to share the actual situ­ation for travellers to know the safety of travelling in Myanmar in a short time, and express the unique tourism products and services on the digital platform.

Vice-Chairperson Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism Dr Thet Thet Khine and Secre­tary Deputy Minister U Phyo Zaw Soe reported on measures regarding the tourism devel­opment, current situation and future work plans.

Members of the committee Union ministers, chief ministers from regions and states, deputy ministers and relevant officials discussed the tourism develop­ment-related matters.

After hearing the reports, the General made proper in­structions and concluded the meeting. — MNA/KTZH