UNION Minister for Science and Technology Dr Myo Thein Kyaw, who is currently in Russia, participated in the plenary international session of Digitalization of Industrial Russia 2026 titled “Digital Industry Map: Roles and Responsibilities on a Global Scale” on the evening of 19 May.
Along with the Union minister, Vice-President of Zimbabwe Mr Constantino Chiwenga, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Information and Communication of Serbia Mr Lazar Pavlovic, and Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India Mr Krishnan Saranyan also took part in the discussion.
Yesterday morning, the Union minister met with Mr Alexander Shoitov, Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, and discussed human resource development and future cooperation plans for signing agreements between Myanmar and Russia in artificial intelligence technology, information and communication technology, and cybersecurity.
At noon, the Union minister also met with Governor of Nizhny Novgorod, Mr Gleb Sergeevich Nikitin, and discussed the measures to transform Nizhny Novgorod city into Russia’s Quantum Valley, establishment of the world-class Neimark University aimed at producing industry-ready ICT human resources, Myanmar’s efforts in implementing the Yadanabon Cyber City project under the guidance of the State President and establishment of the Technological University (Yadanabon Cyber City) near the project area, sharing of experiences of Nizhny Novgorod and cooperation in human resource development. — MNA/KTZH
