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A Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for Culture, Hotels and Tourism U Maung Myint attended the XII Saint Petersburg International United Cultures Forum, held in Saint Petersburg, the Russian Federation, from 24 to 26 September.
On 24 September, the Union minister and his delegation visited the Catherine Palace Museum.
At the forum on the morning of 25 September, the Union minister participated in discussions on plans to preserve as cultural heritage the primate fossils discovered in Myanmar dating back approximately 40 million years, Myanmar-Russia cooperation in the cultural sector, and the important role of cultural heritage in the development of future societies.
In the evening, he attended a ceremony addressed by President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, together with ministers and heads of relevant departments from invited countries.
He also gave interviews to Russian media outlets.
On the morning of 26 September, he attended a ceremony to present awards to organizations and individuals who contributed to the successful organization of the forum. He also gave interviews to Russian media outlets and participated in sectoral discussions and clarification sessions.
The delegation arrived back in Myanmar on the evening of 28 September. — MNA/KTZH
