Myanmar expects more tourists entering through Myanmar-Laos border gates
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Khit/Yoon (NP News) - April 29
The processes are going to be implemented by the Myanmar government for more tourists’ entries through the gates on Myanmar-Laos borderline.
The Minister of Economy from Shan State’s Government, Khun Thein Maung made a speech at the negotiation meeting held at Nilar Hall of the Ministry of Hotel and Tourism on April 27.
At the 14th Meeting of the Myanmar-Laos Border Authorities at Central Level, Laos proposed that not only Lao citizens, but also third-party citizens visiting Laos can enter and exit through the Myanmar-Laos border gates.
The Ministry is implementing cross-border tourism business and the Minister of Economy remarked that the proposal could support the development of tourism sector in the border region.
Currently, the proposal is under the process to be approved and the ministry will continue to negotiate with travel associations to organize package tours.