A workshop titled ‘Understanding Myanmar’s International Boundary’ was held at the Lawkanat Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nay Pyi Taw on 27-28 August 2025. During the Opening Ceremony, U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs delivered opening remarks. In his address, he emphasized the significance of boundary matters, noting that they constitute a crucial representation of state sovereignty. He also stressed the importance of efficient and effective boundary management to safeguard sovereignty, national integrity, security and stability, as well as to promote peaceful coexistence with neighbouring countries.
Also present on the occasion were U Naing Min Kyaw, Deputy Foreign Minister, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and senior officials from relevant Ministries. The workshop was attended by around 100 representatives from the various Ministries and Departments, including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Transport and Communication, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as representatives from Myanmar Embassies and Consulates Generals located in neighbouring countries.
The first day of the workshop focused on the discussion regarding Myanmar’s Land Boundary. Experts and representatives from Department of Water Resources and River Development of Ministry of Transport and Communication, Myanmar Naval Hydrographic Centre of Myanmar Navy, General Administration Department of Ministry of Home Affairs, Boundary Division of Consular and Legal Affairs Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Survey Department of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservations participated in the panel sessions. In addition, Myanmar Ambassador to Kuwait, Minister Counsellor at Myanmar Embassy in Kuwait and Chargé d’ Affaires a.i/ Minister at Myanmar Embassy in Pretoria joined the discussions via online as panelists.
The second day of the workshop will be dedicated to discussions on Myanmar’s Maritime Boundary. Experts from Department of Marine Administration of Ministry of Transport and Communication, Myanmar Naval Hydrographic Centre, International Law and Treaties Division of the Consular and Legal Affairs Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Legal Affairs, and Ministry of Education will share their insights and expertise on the matters relating to the maritime boundary. Chargé d’ Affaires a.i/ Minister at Myanmar Embassy in Singapore will also contribute to the discussions via online as a panelist.