YANGON: Myanmar on Friday (March 13) kicked off the Forum on the Dawn of a New State (Trust, Stability & Development) in Naypyitaw, state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Saturday.
The forum was launched ahead of the new parliament session set to begin on March 16. Myanmar's Acting President Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attended and delivered a speech at the forum.
The purpose of the forum includes enabling elected Hluttaw (parliament) representatives (members of Myanmar's parliament) to gain a broad perspective on the political, economic and social sectors and anticipate tasks for national development, the report said.
It also aims to provide guidance on effective legislation for export, import and trade sectors contributing to economic growth, and to inform representatives about key considerations and international measures for economic development, it said.
Another objective is to facilitate cooperation among Hluttaw representatives to ensure smooth and effective implementation of the new government's plans, it added.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing expressed hope that the outcomes of the forum will help support the shaping of Myanmar's "Dawn of a New State," adding that in the near future, together with the new government, Myanmar will reach a new horizon -- a new morning, a new state.
The two-day forum continues until Saturday, the report added. - Xinhua
