UNION Minister for Energy U Ko Ko Lwin led a Myanmar delegation to Moscow for the Russia Energy Week International Forum (REW) on 6 October following their participation in the First Energy Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kazakhstan from 3 to 6 October.

The Union minister held discussions with the Roscongress Investment-RCI delegation, led by Mr A Segey Vladimirovish, focusing on energy-related matters. Topics included expediting joint actions, the need for a deep-water port to accommodate large oil tankers for a new oil refinery in Myanmar, an invitation for Myanmar officials to attend the 2024 Energy Forum in Vladivostok, and opportunities for mutual development.

Union Minister U Ko Ko Lwin emphasized the importance of fostering close cooperation with friendly countries like Russia to meet Myanmar's energy requirements and looked forward to deeper collaboration in the future, given the historical friendship between Myanmar and Russia.

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