YANGON, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar kicked off an international conference on intellectual property in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday, the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television reported.

The conference was officially opened by Chairman of Myanmar's State Administration Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the report said.

Speaking at the opening event, Min Aung Hlaing said that a strong intellectual property system would support industrial development and attract foreign investment, both of which are essential for building a modern and developed country.

He added that Myanmar is implementing the Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan, which includes the intellectual property sector, saying that the promotion of intellectual property rights will encourage creativity and innovation, contributing to the establishment of sustainable industrial businesses.

Experts and scholars from both local and international institutions are scheduled to present research papers during the event.

The two-day conference will continue until Friday, the report said. ■