Shoigu: Russia, Myanmar discussing energy security

NAYPYIDAW (Myanmar). Feb 3 (Interfax) - Russia and Myanmar are discussing energy security and training personnel in this sector, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu told reporters.

"We have also discussed energy security issues. Our delegation includes both energy sector officials and those who are exploring the possibility of creating a mutual agreement in the nuclear power industry. The training of security personnel is on the agenda too. So is the training of personnel both in medicine, cybersecurity and energy security, as well as personnel training by Rosatom," Shoigu said.

"Our delegation here will hold extensive talks on Roscosmos as regards both satellite systems and training specialists to use satellite data for the country's daily needs. As for transport security, energy security, it also includes the creation, construction of new energy facilities. These are thermal power plants, pipelines, oil and gas pipelines, and certainly ports. All of these issues are on our delegation's agenda. A decision is being made on each of these areas, and these decisions are aimed, above all, at ensuring sovereignty, at ensuring the country's security, first and foremost, in all of these spheres," he said.

"As regards security, naturally, a wide range of security issues, first and foremost, are at the center of our talks. These include both military and military-technical cooperation, cybersecurity, and information security. An ever-growing number of new, modern threats are emerging in today's conditions. They impact every country's life one way or another, and many aspects here," Shoigu said.