(18-10-2026, Beijing)
H.E. U Zaw Win Myint, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the People’s Republic of China, attended 2026 World Maritime Equipment Conference, held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, People’s Republic of China, from 15 to 18 October 2026, and delivered an opening remarks.
In his remarks, the Ambassador highlighted the historical significance of Fujian Province as an important region along the Maritime Silk Road and emphasized that Fuzhou serves as a key gateway for maritime economic development and regional connectivity. The Ambassador noted that Myanmar has a coastline of more than 2,000 kilometers along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, offering considerable potential for the development of the Blue Economy. In particular, he underscored the promising prospects for cooperation in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transportation, and logistics. He further stated that the “Two Countries, Twin Parks” cooperation model presents valuable opportunities to enhance seafood processing capacity, modernize cold-chain logistics systems, improve product quality, and connect Myanmar’s economic zones and ports with Fujian Province’s advanced maritime infrastructure. The Ambassador reaffirmed that Myanmar would continue its efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation with China and ASEAN Member States in accordance with the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
The Ambassador, together with other diplomats, also attended a meeting and a dinner hosted by the Fuzhou municipal government officials led by Mr. Wu Xiande, Mayor of Fuzhou, Fujian Province. Representatives including ambassadors and other diplomats approximately (150) attendees participated the conference.
