State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has stressed the need to produce outstanding experts and technicians to serve the country, according to the Ministry of Education, Xinhua reported.

Suu Kyi made the remarks when addressing the Conference on Implementing Development of Universities-2019 which began in Nay Pyi Taw Wednesday.

Development of human resources, including the young generation, is a vital need for the country as they will perform state duties in the future, said Suu Kyi, adding that the government is striving for harmonious development of basic and higher education and for promoting the country's education up to the international level.