Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing grants interview to Phoenix

PRESIDENT of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing paid a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China at the invitation of President Mr Xi Jinping of China. During his State visit, the Myanmar President responded to the questions raised by Ms Liu Meixi of Phoenix TV from Phoenix News Agency on 19 June. The full text of the translated replies of the President is as follows: Interviewer: First of all, I would like to thank Your Excellency for giving me the opportunity to interview you here in the beautiful city of Hangzhou. I have studied your speeches, remarks, and responses in various international media. My first question is that, regarding what has been said in the media, Your Excellency is described as someone who is deeply devoted to the country and a political figure who prioritizes doing what is best for the nation both in the present and in the future. How do you view this characterization? President U Min Aung Hlaing: A leader – no matter who the leader is or at what level – if a leader has the mindset of how to improve the work or department under their responsibility, then those work areas or departments will always progress. It is about cultivating a constructive attitude and a positive mindset. I apply this exact approach myself, having always worked to improve the performance and culture of every department I have served in. From the lowest level up to senior responsibilities, I have always worked in this way. In my current role managing state affairs, my focus remains entirely on driving national progress. We continuously evaluate the long-term impact of potential policies to ensure strategic, effective implementation. In doing so, one must have a firm determination. One cannot simply go along with whatever others say without clear judgment. It is necessary to know exactly what one wants to do, and that intention must also be correct. If it is not correct, it will not bring benefits and may instead lead to problems. Looking at various sectors where issues are occurring, I see the same pattern. That is what I would like to express — that I work with such a sincere and committed mindset. Interviewer: I am satisfied with Your Excellency’s response to the question just now. I visited Myanmar in 2023. Myanmar is rich in natural resources and has great potential for development across various sectors. SEE PAGE 4 Myanmar to Chair BIMSTEC Secretariat Next Year FROM PAGE 1 The BIMSTEC Secretary-General discussed the prospects of Myanmar and its people to achieve socioeconomic development, peace and stability of the nation under the leadership of the President-led government, the active cooperation of Myanmar with BIMSTEC member states, the plans of BIMSTEC to host meetings and other activities in the near future and to continuously enhance cooperate with Myanmar. They cordially exchanged views on the full cooperation of Myanmar in BIMSTEC, and needs to participate in development of landlocked Nepal and Bhutan. Myanmar will serve responsibilities of the BIMSTEC Secretary-General in coming year with utmost efforts. They also discussed the further promotion of relations between BIMSTEC states and peoples. After the meeting, the President and the BIMSTEC Secretary-General exchanged commemorative gifts. Also present at the meeting were Union Minister at the President’s Office U Khin Maung Yi, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Tin Maung Swe and officials. The BIMSTEC Secretary-General was accompanied by officials. — MNA/TTA Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing grants interview to Phoenix THE Myanmar delegation, led by Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi, attended the 2nd International Forum of the Union State titled “Great Heritage – Common Future” in Brest, Belarus, yesterday. They were joined by Hluttaw Speakers from 17 countries and other high-level representatives. During the forum, Speaker U Khin Yi delivered a speech. On the morning of yesterday, the Myanmar delegation attended the occasion of the Day of National Remembrance of Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People at the Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex. Over 15,000 participants, including representatives from 17 countries, joined the event. The Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker met Mr Igor Sergeyenko, Belarusian Lower House Speaker and Mr Vyacheslav Volodin, State Duma Chairman of the Russian Federation, separately on the same day, and they exchanged views on sector-wise cooperation among parliaments respecting the laws of the respective countries. — MNA/KTZH Hluttaw Speaker addresses 2nd Intl Forum of Union State “Great Heritage – Common Future” Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi holds talks to strengthen inter-parliamentary and sector-wise cooperation. 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