Myanmar marks World Post Day in Nay Pyi Taw

YANGON, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's Ministry of Transport and Communications held an event in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday to mark World Post Day 2025, the state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Friday.

Speaking at the event, Union Minister for Transport and Communications U Mya Tun Oo said that this year's theme, "Post for People: Local Service. Global Reach," reflects the role of the postal sector in global connectivity by providing services to the public, from urban to rural areas, the report said.

He added that it also serves as a visionary guideline for the country and the world to continue working together, the report said.

The minister further stressed the need to use digital technologies to support the development of Myanmar's postal sector, the report said.

Awards were presented to winners of local essay competitions on World Post Day during the ceremony, the report said.

Commemorative video clips about World Post Day were also shown at the event, the report said.

Historical photographs, books, and business materials illustrating the development of postal services over time were also displayed during the event, it said. Enditem