Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr Win Myat Aye held a meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Mr Winston Peters at Wellington in New Zealand yesterday.
During the meeting, the Union Minister talked about Myanmar government’s efforts on the rights of all citizens, including ethnic minorities and especially persons with disabilities, the rights of PWDs, and future plans with the Social Development Ministry of New Zealand.
He also discussed cooperation with New Zealand in socioeconomic development and training programmes for agricultural and renewable energy sectors which are required for resettlement and rehabilitation works at the conflict zones, prevention of landmine risks, social harmony and peace.
The Union Minister met with the Health and Disability Commissioner to exchange views on disseminating knowledge and providing assistance to the PWDs.
He also held talks on the MoveAhead company to use its software for the mentally disabled children with diseases such as syndrome and autism.
MNA
(Translated by Aung Khin)
Photo - MNA
Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar