6 May 2022, Nay Pyi Taw
Foreign Economic Relations Department (FERD), established on 15 March 1972, fell its 50th Anniversary on 15 March 2022. The commemorative ceremony was held in the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations (MIFER) yesterday.
At the outset of the ceremony, Lieutenant-General Moe Myint Tun, a member of the State Administration Council cum Chairman of Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC), addressed the opening speech in honour of FERD’s Golden Jubilee. Next, U Aung Naing Oo, the Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, delivered a congratulatory remark on the historical performance of FERD. Then, U Tin Naing Thein, former Union Minister for National Planning and Economic Development and President Office, gave advice on behalf of retired Ministers.
Afterwards, Dr. Malar Myo Nyunt, Director General of FERD, made a presentation regarding the relentless efforts of FERD staff since 1972, the evolution of FERD, the best endeavour made for the interest of the country and the nation in the role where FERD has to play, and the historic milestones with successful accomplishment.
Following the presentation, the Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation, Mr. Andrei Inuak conveyed the congratulatory message for the 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee of FERD from H.E. Dr. Nikolay LISTOPADOV, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar.
After that, a video clip of FERD’s activity records throughout the period of 50 years was shown and the program for the release of the Milestone Book as a memento for the Golden Jubilee was conducted. The book contains the performance and cooperation activities with Development Partners, United Nations Organizations, International and Regional Organizations, the implementation process of the ASEAN Free Trade Area, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and FTAs with ASEAN’s dialogue partners, and the activities beneficial to the public and of the department since the establishment of FERD.
Later on, guests of honour, special guests, retired staff and the new generation of FERD posed for a group photo. The civil servants who have been working more than 25 years of service, who took their responsibilities with the best effort without absence throughout their hardship and the award winners of the article contest were finally awarded at the ceremony.
The ceremony was attended by Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun, a member of the State Administration Council cum the chairman of the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC), Phado Man Nyein Maung, a member of the State Administration Council, Dr. Yin Yin Nwe, advisor of the Chairman of State Administration Council, U Tin Naing Thein, former Union Minister for National Planning and Economic Development and President Office, U Win Shein, Union Minister for Planning and Finance, U Aung Naing Oo, Union Minister for Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Dr. Thida Oo, Union Minister for Legal Affairs and Attorney General of the Union, Dr. Kan Zaw, Auditor General of the Union, members of Myanmar Investment Commission, Deputy Ministers and former Deputy Ministers, representatives from foreign embassies in Myanmar, Permanent Secretaries, Senior Officials, retired staff and the new generation of FERD.