9 Sept 2025
Myanmar delegation led by U Naing Min Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the 15th Summit of the Global Forum on Migration and Development held in Riohacha, Colombia, from 2 to 4 September 2025. The summit focused on issues related to migration and development.
The delegation led by the Deputy Minister attended the opening ceremony of the Forum on its first day (2 September 2025) and participated in the expert-level panel discussions under the themes “Striking a New Deal on Pathways: Aligning Priorities for Countries of Destination and Origin” and “Durable Solutions to Internal Displacement.” On the second day of the Forum (3 September 2025), the delegation attended expert-level panel discussions under the themes “Care Work in Migration: Recognition, Advocacy, and Progress on Global and Regional Migration” and “Restoration of Rights as the Cornerstone for a Dignified Return.” On the third day of the Forum (4 September 2025), the delegation attended the “Future of the Forum” session as well as the closing ceremony.
At the opening ceremony of the Forum, H.E. Mr. Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia, and Mrs. Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio Mapy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivered opening remarks. Approximately 1,200 people, including representatives from 69 countries, along with 73 delegations from the United Nations, international organizations and research institutions, participated in the event.
The Forum was organized with the aim of promoting transparency in migration and development issues, and fostering mutual dialogue and collaboration between governments and non-governmental organizations through constructive policy discussions.
During the stopover in France, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs visited the Myanmar Embassy in Paris. Following a tour of the embassy, he met the embassy staff and gave necessary guidance.