A briefing ceremony titled “State Activities in the Electricity and Energy Sector” was held by the Ministry of Electricity and Energy at Thabin Hall of the Hluttaw Building in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon. The event, aimed at enhancing the capacity of Hluttaw Representatives, was jointly organized by the Joint Coordination Committee on Parliamentary Development (JCC) and the Ministry of Electricity and Energy.
The ceremony was attended by Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw U Aung Lin Dwe, Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw U Khin Yi, Deputy Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Jeng Phang Naw Taung, Deputy Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw U Maung Maung Ohn, Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Ko Ko Lwin, and representatives of the Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw.
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe delivered the opening address, stating that the event had been organized by the JCC in coordination with the Union Government to inform members of parliament (MPs) about the State’s activities in the electric power and energy sector. The Speaker highlighted the importance of a sufficient and reliable electricity supply to national socioeconomic development, emphasizing the vital role of the power and energy sector in supporting citizens’ daily lives and key economic sectors. He urged MPs to examine accurate data, consider local needs, ask relevant questions and make practical recommendations, while calling on the ministry to openly share its operational challenges and future plans. He also encouraged MPs to use the knowledge gained from the briefing to strengthen their capacities and serve the public interest.
Following the opening address, Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Ko Ko Lwin briefed the attendees on the relationship between the energy sector and electricity, efforts to launch power projects, the current state of the national power sector and its challenges, and ongoing efforts to increase public access to electricity. He also provided updates on progress towards establishing the Myanmar National Grid Code and Distribution Code, energy trade, which is crucial to increasing power generation, and human resource development initiatives.
The Union minister responded to questions and addressed the discussions and recommendations raised by the attending MPs.
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