January 10, 2025

A Myanmar delegation, led by Deputy Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Aung Zeya, visited Beijing, China, on January 7 as part of the Lancang-Mekong Special Fund Project (2022). The delegation met with Dr. Xu Wei, Vice-Minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), to advance bilateral cooperation in standardization, metrology, and quality infrastructure.

This visit builds on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on November 6, 2024, in Kunming between Myanmar’s Department of Research and Innovation (DRI) under the Ministry of Science and Technology and China’s Standardization Administration (SAC), as well as the National Institute of Metrology-China (NIM) under SAMR. These agreements aim to enhance technical collaboration and support Myanmar’s efforts to align its standardization system with international best practices.

During the meeting, both sides discussed expanding cooperation in national measurement standards, conformity assessment, and quality assurance frameworks. Emphasis was placed on accelerating joint initiatives to harmonize technical standards, facilitate trade, and improve industrial quality infrastructure in Myanmar. As Myanmar and China mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025, this collaboration is expected to strengthen regional integration and contribute to economic and technological development.