Science and Tech Ministry, Indian Embassy sign cooperation deal

Science and Tech Ministry, Indian Embassy sign cooperation deal

THE Union Minister for Science and Technology and Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar signed a Programme of Cooperation (POC) in Science and Technology yesterday at the Ministry Office in Nay Pyi Taw.

Since 2012, POC (2012-2015) and POC (2018-2021) have already signed on behalf of the Republic of the Union of Myan mar and the Republic of India for strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the fields of science and technology. This signing is from 2025 to 2028.

By signing this POC the following scientific and technological areas will be concertedly engaged; more explicitly, biotechnology including food, medical and agriculture, nano technology, technologies for smart university, green technologies, robotics, AI and blockchain technology, virtual reality and augmented reality (3D imaging technologies), advanced mate rial science, renewable energy, electric vehicle technology, critical minerals, geospatial technology and monitoring and evaluation for science and technology strategic plan as per identified by Myanmar-India Joint Working Group conduced on 17 May 2024.

Deputy Minister Dr Aung Ze Ya, the permanent secretary, the director-general, the deputy permanent secretary and the deputy director-general from the Minis try of Science and Technology, and first secretaries and officials of the Embassy of the Republic of India to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar also attended the signing event. — MNA