AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMyanmar–Belarus Travel: Myanmar’s reciprocal visa-free deal with Belarus is now in force (from 8 July), letting eligible passport holders stay up to 30 days per visit and max 90 days in a calendar year, with embassies confirming the update. Tourism Planning in Nay Pyi Taw: Vice-President Nan Ni Ni Aye chaired the first National Tourism Development Central Committee meeting, urging stronger destination management (DMOs), better air connectivity, easier visa procedures where possible, and improved safety, security, insurance, and payment systems. Road Access for Trade & Travel: Military forces reportedly regained full control and reopened the Kalewa–Yagyi–Monywa road corridor on 7 July, a key link between the Tamu–Kalay border route and central Myanmar. Hospitality Skills Boost: Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture ran a five-day Chinese culinary training in Yangon to upgrade hotel and tourism service quality and support gastronomic tourism. Sri Lanka Link-Up: Sri Lanka’s Nojili Group completed a business visit to Myanmar focused on gemstones, jewellery, tourism, and investment, including meetings in Yangon and participation in UMTA Travel Fair 2026. Safety & Access Note: Thai authorities arrested 26 undocumented Myanmar nationals (including children) near the Three Pagodas Pass area over four days, highlighting ongoing border enforcement.
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