THE Coastal Resources Man­agement Central Committee held its sixth meeting in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

 

Speaking at the meeting, State Administration Council Member Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister for Transport and Communications General Mya Tun Oo, who is also chairman of the central committee, said the ASEAN states and world coun­tries develop the Blue Econo­my to achieve UN’s sustainable goals. When it comes to the Blue Economy potentials of Myanmar, there are many opportunities for development as the country has a variety of coastal regions and marine ecosystems for environ­mental services, and can con­duct onshore and offshore fishing and breed marine resources and pearls to produce various ma­rine products like fish, prawn and crabs. Moreover, the country also possesses potential for offshore oil and natural gas extraction, renewable energy like solar, hy­dro and wind power, international standard jetties as it is located in strategic areas for world marine trade route, tourism develop­ment for having natural beaches and islands. The diverse cultures of ethnic communities and locals living in coastal regions can also be preserved.

 

There are not only many op­portunities for Blue Economy but also challenges to be resolved.

 

He then urged the govern­ment, private, NGOs and entre­preneurs to work practically for the sustainable development of coastal regions.

 

Afterwards, the central committee secretary the per­manent secretary of the Min­istry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation reported on the work plans of the committee.

 

The General made a con­cluding remark after hearing the reports submitted by region and state chief ministers, the deputy chief of staff (Navy), dep­uty ministers, permanent sec­retaries, and officials. — MNA/ KTZH