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of Commerce is one of the Ministries of the Government of the Union of Myanmar

and it plays a vital role in the implementation of the economic reforms

towards the market-oriented economy especially in the trade sector. The

Ministry of Commerce sets out four main objectives and three basic principles

Main Objectives

1. To support internal and external trade activities for the economic development

of the country.

2. To upgrade the commercial efficiency of the public and private trading

houses.

3. To increase the foreign exchange earnings of the country by export promotion.

Basic Principles

1. Trade activities should be aimed at the interest of the State and the

people.

2. Trade activities should not be a burden to the people.

3. Trade activities should be aimed at structuring a long-term viable trading

Organization

The Ministry of Commerce is formed by the following departments and trading

organization:-

1. Office of the Minister

2. Directorate of Trade

3. Department of Border Trade