UNION Minister for Hotels and Tourism U Kyaw Soe Win addressed the opening ceremony of the Chinese food culinary course at Shwe San Eain Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
The course was jointly launched by the Myanmar-China Friendship Association (Mandalay) and Fujian Foreign Language School with the assistance of the Yunnan Economics Trade and Foreign Affairs College marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Myanmar and China.
The event was attended by Nay Pyi Taw Council Member U Zeyar Lin, Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee member 3 U Khun Nay Tun Oo, the permanent secretary, directors-general, deputy directors-general and relevant officials from the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Principal and teachers of Fujian Foreign Language School, the vice-principal and professor, faculty members, trainers from Yunnan Economics Trade and Foreign Affairs College, relevant officials of Nay Pyi Taw hotel and tourism associations and trainees.
In his speech, the Union minister highlighted the intention of the course to offer better services to Chinese travellers and bring benefits to those who want to run hotels, restaurants and Chinese food in Myanmar.
Establishing Chinese restaurants in certain townships can attract Chinese visitors.
The ministry opens such training courses nationwide to emerge skilful human resources in preparing the food and service industry.
He urged the participants to work together to improve the services in the hotel and tourism sectors.
The vice-principal of the Yunnan Economics Trade and Foreign Affairs College and the principal of Fujian Foreign Language School briefed the training course and had documentary photos taken together with all attendees.
The Union minister observed the lecture and practical sessions. The course will be conducted for one week. — MNA/KTZH
