Ambassador Delivers Opening Address at Kayin State Investment Fair

On 24 November 2017, Ambassador Jukr Boon-Long delivered the opening address at the Kayin State Investment Fair in Hpa-An, Kayin State, organized by the Myanmar Investment Commission and the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Ambassador emphasized the importance that the Royal Thai Government gives to joint development of border areas with neighboring countries, which includes facilitating and promoting trade and investment, as well as people-to-people contacts and tourism promotion. Ambassador also highlighted the importance of the Mae Sot - Myawaddy International checkpoint, and further discussions between Thai and Myanmar agencies to consider increased facilitation for border crossings. Finally, he confirmed the readiness and interest of the Thai private sector to invest in Kayin State and to collaborate with their Myanmar counterparts on the country’s development.

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