Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr Soe Win, who is currently in Arkhangelsk, Russia attended the opening ceremony of an exhibition on advanced technological equipment used for early warning and response to potential hazards in the Arctic region. The event took place on the morning of 30 January at the Northern Arctic Federal University.
During the exhibition, the Union minister observed various technological innovations, including unmanned small aircraft, small helicopters and motor vehicles used for hazard detection, automatic fire suppression and emergency response. He also examined specialized rescue suits designed for saving lives in extremely cold climates and advanced equipment for search and rescue operations and emergency medical care. He engaged in discussions and asked questions about the exhibited technologies.
Union Minister Dr Soe Win then attended a roundtable discussion at the university. The session was led by the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Management of the Russian Federation, the Mayor of Arkhangelsk, the Rector of the Northern Arctic Federal University and senior officials. The discussion focused on key challenges and threats to Arctic regional security.During the discussions, Russian officials shared their experiences in managing risks in the Arctic, issuing early warnings and ensuring effective and swift responses to hazards. They also highlighted the increasing global interest in the Arctic and the challenges associated with its security and environmental protection.
In the afternoon, Dr Soe Win participated in an international conference on Arctic security, where various countries shared their experiences in disaster management.
Representatives from the Russian Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Management, universities and social organizations presented their research findings and experiences regarding the safety of Arctic communities living under extreme weather conditions.
Myanmar representatives also discussed the country’s disaster management efforts and future collaboration opportunities with international partners.
In the evening, the Mayor of Arkhangelsk hosted a formal dinner at the city hall in honour of the Arctic safety initiative. During the event, attendees delivered speeches reflecting on the importance of the programme.
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