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The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 25 October, 2000) (1/2)
- Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 25 October, 2000) (1/2)
- From: Ok Kar <Okkar66126@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 03:55:25 EDT
The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 25 October, 2000)
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1. - State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior
General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Kazakhstan
- Message from Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the
State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar
on the Occasion of 55th Anniversary of United Nations Day
2. - Secretary-1 attends ceremony to mark 55th Anniversary of
United NationsDay
- Secretary-1 addresses Seventh AGM of Forest Products
Joint Venture Corporation Ltd
- Secretary-1 lays cornerstone for construction of Maha Zaya
Mingala three-storey ordination hall
3. - Myotha Reservoir inaugurated in Ngazun Township
- Secretary-2 inspects neem pesticide factory, regional
development tasks in Singaing, TadaU, Ngazun townships
4. - Secretary-3 attends second fourth-monthly coord meeting
of Ministry of Commerce
- 39th Defence Services C-in-C's Trophy Tatmadaw Soccer
Tournament opens
5. - Minister meets Japanese entrepreneurs
- Minister for CPT meets Assistant General Manager of ZTE Corp
- Mayor meets Japanese visitors
- Minister for Home Affairs Affairs meets Ambassador of India
6. Prizes presented to winners in essay, poster and painting
competitions to mark 55th anniversary UN Day
7. - Devotees visit Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
- Myanmar youth delegation leaves for Singapore
8. - Refresher course opened for instructors of Facts for Life
project for housewives
- Hospital and office equipment donated to MMWCA
9. 35 Ngazun Township NLD members resign of own accord
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( 1 ) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe
sends felicitations to Kazakhstan
YANGON, 25 Oct-Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of
felicitations to His Excellency Mr Nursultan A Nazarbayev, President of the
Republic of Kazakhstan, on the occasion of the Day of the Republic of
Kazakhstan which falls on 25 October 2000.
Message from Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar on the Occasion of 55th
Anniversary of United Nations Day
YANGON, 24 Oct-The fifty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the United
Nations is unique as it marks the very first United Nations day of the new
millennium. It is also the most opportune moment for us to reaffirm our
commitments to the ideals of the United Nations: to unite our strength in the
maintenance of international peace and security and to promote the economic
and social advancement of the peoples the world over. In the past six decades
the United Nations in its tireless efforts for the benefit of mankind have
had remarkable achievements in some areas while in others success proved to
be elusive.
The twin objectives, set by the founders of the United Nations, peace and
security on one hand and development on the other are interdependent. The
events of the last century have made it abundantly clear that without peace
and security there cannot be economic development. At the same time it is
equally clear that poverty is a threat to peace and security both within and
among nations. Sustainable peace cannot be achieved when the peoples of a
great majority of the member states live in conditions of underdevelopment
and poverty. It is in this respect that alleviation of poverty and to bring
economic development which would enable all peoples of member countries to
enjoy social progress and better standard of life must continue to be a
central goal of the United Nations in the new millennium.
In the intervening years since the founding of the United Nations the world
has achieved rapid economic development. It has brought about unprecedented
material wealth to the developed countries. At the same time it is a tragic
fact that over a billion people in developing countries still live in dire
poverty. The wealth generated from the economic growth has yet to be shared
equitably. It is therefore most gratifying that the recently concluded
Millennium Summit and the ensuing Millennium Declaration put development and
anti-poverty efforts at the center of the United Nations' priorities. It is
our fervent hope that this important goal which has eluded us in the past
would be achieved in the new century.
United Nations is an Organization of sovereign states. The effectiveness of
the Organization will in a large measure depend on the kind of support and
cooperation that it receives from its component members. To achieve our
cherished goal we must all work together. On this solemn fifty-fifth
anniversary of the United Nations, let us reaffirm our faith in the
Organization and resolve to redouble our efforts for the betterment of both
the present and the future generations. We in Myanmar renew our commitment to
fully cooperate with the Organization in its nobel task of bringing economic
progress and social advancement to all peoples.
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( 2 ) Secretary-1 attends ceremony to mark 55th Anniversary of United Nations
Day
Yangon, 24 Oct-The 55th Anniversary of United Nations Day was observed at
Thabin Hall of the Pyithu Hluttaw Building on Pyay Road at 6 pm today, with
an address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council of the
Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Also present on the occasion were the Secretary-1's wife Dr Daw Khin Win
Shwe, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and
wife, Deputy Prime Ministers, ministers, the Chief Justice, the
Auditor-General, the Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board,
the Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee the Mayor, deputy ministers
and their wives, Dean of Diplomatic Corps Ambassador of Lao People's
Democratic Republic Mr Ly Bounkham, ambassadors, Charges d'Affaires,
diplomats, resident representatives of UN agencies and officials,
directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises,
representatives of Union Solidarity and Development Association, mediamen.
and guests.
First, the Secretary-1 delivered an address. He said:
Today we again celebrate the Anniversary of the United Nations founded some
55 years ago. Throughout these years the Organization has worked tirelessly
for the benefit of mankind. At the dawn of new millennium, particularly at a
time like this it is only fitting that we ask ourselves what we expect of our
organization in the new century. In pondering all these one thing has come
out abundantly clear' the wisdom, prudence and vision of the founders of the
world body. These are testified to by the continued validity of the
principles of the Charter which have served us well. For the Organization to
continue to fulfil the interest of all in the new millennium the principles
of sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, sovereign
equality and non-interference in internal affairs of States should be
respected and scrupulously observed in international relations. In their
wisdom the founders of the United Nations have designed the Organization as
an international organization ' an organization of sovereign nations.
Sovereignty is the firm foundation upon which the edifice of the United
Nations has been built. In fact many of the other principles of international
conduct enshrined in the Charter could be regarded as having their origin in
the concept of sovereignty.
As sovereign members of the Organization, all members have sovereign
equality. As sovereign members we are all guaranteed territorial integrity
and political independence under the Charter. As sovereign states, members
would not like to have others interfering in their internal affairs, nor do
we as members interfere in the internal affairs of other states. These are
the principles that
are enshrined in the Charter. These are the principles which has held our
international system in place. It was therefore heartening that at the
recently concluded Millennium Summit the world leaders recommitted themselves
to the principles of the United Nations Charter and addressed the need to
reform the Organization to make it more responsive to the challenges of the
new Millennium. In the new millennium we are faced with new realities, the
most important of which is globalization. Over the last two decades,
globalization has accelerated, making national economies increasingly
integrated and interdependent. It has affected political, social, cultural
and economic aspects of our life in numerous ways.
Armed conflicts in various parts of the world continue unabated. Global
environment problems including climate change, global warming, sea level rise
and ozone depletion not only threaten our economic well-being but also the
very survival of the human race. In this regard international cooperation on
addressing these issues should be stepped up to save the planet earth. It is
in this area where United Nations' most important mission lies.
Myanmar is a member of ASEAN as well as BIMST-EC, two important organizations
in the region. Our relations with fellow members of these two important
organizations as well as other countries in the region are based on a sprit
of cooperation, accommodation and understanding. Ever since we regained our
independence we have based our foreign relations on the five principles of
peaceful co-existence, principles we helped to enunciate. Mutual respect for
each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty, non-aggression,
non-interference in each other' internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit
and peaceful co-existence are the cardinal principles on which we based our
relations with countries of the region as well as those of the international
community.
One of the basic tenets of Myanmar's foreign policy has been cooperation with
the United Nations. Our trust and confidence in the Organization has been
attested to by the fact that we seek membership of the world body immediately
after independence. In this we are motivated by the validity and the
soundness of the Charter principles. Based on these principles of the
Charter, the United Nations has served the international community well. It
has strived to maintain international peace and security and has at the same
time been providing active support to the developing countries in their
efforts to bring economic development and social progress to their peoples.
Over the years various UN agencies have been active in Myanmar. These
activities range from child immunization projects to reducing the morbidity
of women and children. These include such valuable assistance as providing
safe drinking water to promoting environmental sanitation projects. To put in
a nutshell, we have received valuable support from UN agencies in our effort
to promote human development, provide better health care, promote food
security and in our endeavour to combat the global menace of narcotic drugs.
We are hopeful that the United Nations in the new millennium would be an
organization invigorated by the reform process.
We are hopeful that the United Nations would continue to be guided by its
noble principles enshrined in the Charter' that it would be an Organization
that pays equal attention to safeguarding universal peace as well as
promoting development in all countries that it would cater to all its
members whether big or small that it would ensure all of them the rights and
benefits resulting from membership. We in Myanmar reaffirm our commitment to
cooperate fully with the United Nations to fulfil these noble objectives.
Then, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung read the message sent on the
occasion of the Fifty-fifth Anniversary of the United Nations Day by the
Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar
Senior General Than Shwe. (The message of the Senior General is reported
separately)
Afterwards, Coordinator of UN in Myanmar Mr Patrice Coeur-Bizot also read the
message sent by Secretary-General of the UN Mr Kofi A Annan. The artistes of
the Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture performed cultural dances
on the occasion.
Government encouraging private entrepreneurs to emerge as national economic
force Secretary-1 addresses Seventh AGM of Forest Products Joint Venture
Corporation Ltd
YANGON, 24 Oct - The Seventh Annual General Meeting of the Union of Myanmar
Forest Products Joint Venture Corporation Limited was held at the Head Office
of Forest Department on Bayintnaung Road this afternoon, with an address by
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Also present on the occasion were member of the Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung
Than, ministers, departmental heads of departments and enterprises under the
Ministry of Forestry, Chairman of the Forest Products Joint Venture
Corporation Ltd U Bo Ni, Managing Director U Sein Win, members of the Board
of Directors, share holders and specially invited guests.
In his address, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said that unprecedented success
is being achieved in national unity and development while the government is
striving together with the national peoples with nationalistic conviction for
modernization and development of the nation. During this time, the prosperity
of the Forest Products Joint Venture Corporation Ltd formed with the
government's departments and shareholders from among the public is quite
opportune under the correct leadership of the government and with the
cooperation of the national peoples.
Continuing, the Secretary-1 spoke of the history of Myanmar people's
conservation of forests and noted that the government, in keeping with the
fine traditions, is protecting forests for environmental conservation,
continuance of moderate weather conditions, and protection of bio diversity
and eco-systems, although the forest resources are being extracted for
national economy. He stressed the need for the joint venture to join in
accord with the government's forestry policies in the tasks of forest
conservation, establishment of new forests, timber extraction in accord with
Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) Standard, greening of the all regions including
the dry zone and forestry development projects.
In the economic sector, the joint venture has to strive for finding of
foreign markets, increase of production value, fulfilling domestic needs,
boosting production of import substitute products and giving assistance to
other national entrepreneurial services, progress of their own joint venture,
and increase of hard currency earning for the State.
The Secretary-1 noted the Forest Products Joint Venture Corporation Ltd has
made a considerable progress as to the expectations by the government, as it
could distribute timber required for building of industrial zones in various
parts of the country, selling of wood as raw material to the wood-based
industries, and selling of timber for building of local trawlers. In the
joint venture's report stated that it sold over 5,400 tons of sawn timber and
3,000 of plywood to the six industrial zones, and over 57,500 tons of various
wood to the local wood-based industries. It sold over 19,300 tons of sawn
timber for public use at its 76 shops. It exported 57,000 tons of hardwood
logs and over 7,600 tons of tops and lops of teak, and fetched nearly 10
million dollars.
The FPJVC has set up Forest Joint-Venture Trade Centre Ltd, Myanmar China
Hardwoods Products Co Ltd, in cooperation with China National Construction
Equipment Corporation, and Myodaw Furniture Co Ltd, with the cooperation of
Yangon City Development Committee and Myanma Timber Enterprise.
It is also making arrangements to implement Yangon Zoological Garden
All-Round Development Project with the participation of Forest Department.
Extension of its business has led to annual increase in its sales and
profits.
The corporation saw a 96.08 per cent rise in sales value, 71 per cent rise in
sale of goods and 14.86 per cent in net profits when compared to those of the
previous year. Thus, it is paying more and more tax to the State year after
year. It has paid over K 1.076 billion as tax to the State during the seven
years. It is also distributing 30 per cent of its annual profits to
shareholders. FPJVC has sold K 100 million worth of new shares this year.
Thus, the corporation should strive to increase its income. Preparations
should be made to prevent occurring of problems arising from weakness in the
management and monetary control, rising management cost and lack of skilled
intellectuals and staff. Thus, it should ensure systematic functions in every
sector to maintain its success. At present the State is laying down economic
plans for the national economic growth; and the FPJVC should lay down
programmes which are in conformity with the national economic plans.
Laying and implementing of the 30-year National Forest Management Plan is
under way at present for perpetual existence of Myanmar's forest resources.
The tasks and projects of the corporation should play as a sector supporting
the National Forest Management Plan. FPJVC should lay down plans to use and
produce the forest resources in the most effective way, to develop the
wood-base industrial sector, to boost production of value-added forest
products, to extent the market of lesser-used species and to use advanced
equipment for development of the forestry sector. The cooperation should
cooperate as a force in conservation and nurturing of forests, environmental
protection and perpetuation of the bio-diversity and ecosystems. It should
also render assistance to the Survey Department to ensure success in mapping
the entire Myanmar by using UTM system. As a means to promote foreign
exchanging priority should be given to export of value-added wood-based goods
rather than timber in log forms and to find markets for lesser-used species.
In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged personnel of FPJVC to use the invaluable
national resources in the most effective way for national interest and for
emergence of a modern and developed nation; to strive to boost production,
extend exports and find more markets abroad for national economic progress;
to cooperate in forest conservation and development and environmental
development and conservation tasks in preventing depletion of forests which
are the nation's invaluable heritage.
Secretary-1 lays cornerstone for construction of Maha Zaya Mingala
three-storey ordination hall
YANGON, 24 Oct-The ceremony to lay cornerstone for construction of Maha Zaya
Mingala three-storey ordination hall and the fourth Kathina robe offering
ceremony were held at Bangladesh Kyaungtaik on Myittanyunt Ward in Tamway
Township this evening, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Also present were Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Dawei
Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Arcinnabhivamsa and members of the
Sangha, the ministers, well-wishers and lay persons.
First, the foundation laying ceremony for construction of Maha Zaya Mingala
three-storey ordination hall was held at the construction site at 4 pm.
Member of the State Calendar Advisory Committee U Kyaw read the stone
inscription. Then, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented a silver casket
with nine precious gems to Bangladesh Kyaungtaik Sayadaw U Pannajota who put
the casket in the centre of the foundation.
At the auspicious time, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Minister Col Tin
Hlaing, Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Minister Col Thein Nyunt, Minister Maj-Gen
Hla Myint Swe, Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Minister U Aung Khin and Minister
Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe laid the cornerstones.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt planted the stone pillar on the foundation.
Then, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party sprinkled scented water on the
foundation. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt performed the ritual of golden and
silver showers to mark the success of the ceremony.
Afterwards, the fourth Kathina robe offering ceremony was held at the
Kyaungtaik. The Secretary-1 and party received the Five Precepts from Agga
Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Arcinnabhivamsa. Members of the Sangha recited the
parittas.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented Kathina robes to Bangladesh
Kyaungtaik Sayadaw U Pannajota. Ambassador of Myanmar to Russian Federation U
Tin Soe-Daw Myint Myint Sein and family presented 50 sets of Kathina robe to
Sayadaw U Pannajota. Then, well-wishers presented K 5,120,100 for
construction of Maha Zaya Mingala three-storey ordination hall to the
ministers. Joint-Secretary Sayadaw of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee
Nyaungdon Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Osadhabhivamsa delivered a
sermon, followed by sharing of merits.
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( 3 ) Lands in Anya regions have turned into farmlands due to government's
endeavours Myotha Reservoir inaugurated in Ngazun Township
Yangon, 24 Oct-An inauguration ceremony of Myotha Reservoir built by
Construction-7 of Irrigation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and
Irrigation was held at Mingala Mandat in Ngazun Township in Myingyan
District, Mandalay Division this morning, with an address by Secretary-2 of
the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Also present were member of the Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the
ministers, the deputy ministers, officials ,members totalling 20,000. The
Secretary-2 said this region is hot and dry and gets annual rainfall of about
20 inches.
Regular cultivation of crops cannot be undertaken and the region was hit by
droughts annually and therefore local farmers had to work hard, he said. He
quoted Head of State Senior General Than Shwe as saying that rice is always
needed in Anya region. If it goes on using conventional method, it would be
difficult to become a region enjoying food sufficiency. Progress had not been
made in agricultural production due to scarcity of water. Therefore various
means are being applied to obtain water in nine driest districts. By doing
so, progress will be made and long-term benefits can also be achieved.
The Secretary-2 said in accord with the guidance of Head of State Senior
General Than Shwe, arid zone greening project was laid down and water
resources were explored.
He said altogether 31 dams have been built so far in Mandalay Division since
1988 and they can irrigate over 320,000 acres. Similarly, 63 river-water
pumping stations have been built in Mandalay Division. Lands in Anya regions
have turned into farmlands because of government's endeavours. Farmers
cultivate paddy for their own food and rice sufficiency in the region, he
said.
He spoke of the need for the farmers to cultivate not only cash crops but
also crops targeted by the government and to increase per acre yield. He said
it is important to cultivate paddy and other crops according to the condition
of soil and climate. Mandalay Division is the one where cultivation of
cotton, sugarcane, beans and pulses and oil crops besides paddy is
successful.
He spoke at length on construction of 114 dams and reservoirs in the whole
country, 253 water pumping stations, 116 bridges, new roads including the
Union Road, TadaU-Myotha-Myingyan-Bagan-NyaungU road, regional roads linking
townships and districts.
The Secretary-2 urged local people to make efforts for agricultural and
regional development, to utilize the dams and reservoirs beneficially, to
maintain the reservoir and to conserve catchment areas.
Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint said 10 reservoirs were opened in Myingyan
District and they irrigate 27,800 acres. The farmers will undertake double
cropping, he added.
Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin said main economy
of the country is agriculture and irrigation networks are being built for
agricultural development spending large amount of money. Now irrigated areas
have increased 2.7 million acres.
Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen
Soe Win Maung and Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National
Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin extended greetings.
On behalf of the local people, member of Ngazun Township USDA Ma Set Htay
spoke words of thanks.
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin presented cash award to officials. Then, Deputy
Director U Myo Myint formally opened the reservoir.
After the ceremony, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party posed for souvenir
photos and visited the reservoir. The Myotha Reservoir was built on Kudos
Creek, one mile south of Myotha, Ngazun Township. Catchment area is 14 square
miles. The earth reservoir is 3,700 feet long and 66 feet high. Water
capacity of the reservoir is 4,370 acre-feet. The reservoir will irrigate
1,500 acres for double cropping.
Secretary-2 inspects neem pesticide factory, regional development tasks in
Singaing, TadaU, Ngazun townships
YANGON, 24 Oct - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Tin Oo inspected the neem pesticide factory and regional development
undertakings in Singaing, TadaU and Ngazun townships in Mandalay Division
yesterday.
Accompanied by ministers, deputy ministers and officials, the Secretary-2
left here by air for Mandalay in the morning.
On arrival at Mandalay International Airport, the Secretary-2 and party were
welcomed by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of
Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command
Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Nay Win and officials. At the
neem pesticide factory (Palek) of Myanma Agriculture Service in Singaing
Township, the Secretary-2 heard a report on building of the factory, its
situation, aims of producing the pesticide and its potency, purchase of the
neem, different stages in producing the pesticide and methods in using the
pesticide presented by officials.
Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin reported on
completion of new neem pesticide factory in Pakokku and plans to build more
factories and Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint on neem trees planting and regional
development undertakings.
The Secretary-2 spoke of the need to extend neem trees cultivation and
production of the pesticide. According to the research, the neem pesticide
has no ill-effects on the human beings, warm-blooded animals and friendly
insects.
The Secretary-2 then inspected construction of a road which will link Kyaukse
and Myingyan districts. At Myaingthaya village in TadaU Township, they met
officials and local people.
The Secretary-2 gave instruction on rock laying of Ngazun-Myotha-Wetlu-Pechet
Road and urged officials and regional people to harmoniously strive for
regional progress based on the assistance rendered by the government.
Facilities such as Natogyi-Myaingtha-Sisonkan-Kyaukhsaukkon-Kyaukse Road,
Taungtha-Natogyi Road, Pyinsi-Ayeswa-Chaungkhwa Road,
Natogyi-Htansin-Wetlu-Myotha Road, Myotha-Ngazun Road,
Myaingtha-Wetlu-Nabuaing Road and Yitkan-Nyaungwun-Sisonkan Road are being
built for progress of urban and rural transport in the regions. The earth
roads will be 30 feet wide. Trees will be planted along the either side of
the roads.
In Ngazun Township, the Secretary-2 and party met with departmental personnel
and local people. Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint and officials reported on
regional agriculture, health, education, transport and other undertakings.
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Deputy
Ministers Brig-Gen Myint Thein, U Kyaw Tin, Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and
Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung reported on assistance being provided by their
respective ministries.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo said in the past Ngazun Township was included in
Sagaing Division; it is now included in Mandalay Division for progress of its
transport and administrative sectors. They came to the town to see to its
development, as the town lacked progress due to transport difficulties. Good
foundations will emerge as roads are being built in the township. Local
people should implement agricultural as well as livestock breeding task.
After inspecting the development undertakings in the town, the Secretary-2
and party flew back to Mandalay.
Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein inspected Palek Station Hospital in Singaing
Township. Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung inspected
Palek Basic Education High School. Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein and deputy
ministers inspected the respective departments in Ngazun. Deputy Minister
Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung presented a computer and a printer to Ngazun BEHS. The
donation was made under the arrangement of the Secretary-2.
In Myotha, the Secretary-2 heard a report on progress in building the
Mandalay-TadaU-Myotha-Myingyan-Bagan-NyaungU Road and points of the project
presented by Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Deputy Minister for Construction
Brig-Gen Myint Thein and engineers. The road will become a shortest link
between TadaU and Bagan-NyaungU. Mandalay-Meiktila-Kyaukpadaung-Bagan-NyaungU
Road is 185 miles long and Mandalay-Myingyan-Popa-Bagan-NyaungU Road is 175
miles long. The new facility, Mandalay-TadaU-Myotha-Myingyan-Bagan-NyaungU
Road, under construction is only 109 miles long. The laetrile foundation has
already been laid on the entire road. The 21 miles long Myingyan-Nabuaing
section of the road has already been paved. The Secretary-2 and party arrived
back here this afternoon.
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( 4 ) Secretary-3 attends second fourth-monthly coord meeting of Ministry of
Commerce
YANGON, 24 Oct- The Ministry of Commerce held the second four-monthly
coordination meeting for the Year 2000 at the ministry this afternoon, with
an address by Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Win Myint.
Also present on the occasion were Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone,
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, Deputy Minister for
Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, directors-general and the managing director of
departments and the enterprise under the ministry, officials and guests.
First, Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone reported on accomplishment of the ministry.
Then, the Secretary-3 made a speech.
Next, officials of Border Trade Department and Myanma Agricultural Produce
Trading reported on implementation of the department and the enterprise.
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan gave a supplementary reports. Later, the
minister gave necessary instructions.
39th Defence Services C-in-C's Trophy Tatmadaw Soccer Tournament opens
YANGON, 24 Oct- A ceremony to open the 39th Defence Services
Commander-in-Chief's Trophy Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Soccer Tournament
was held at Youth Training Centre at 3 pm today. On behalf of the Defence
Services Commander-in-Chief, Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint delivered an
address and opened the tournament.
Also present on the occasion were Chief of Staff (Navy) Capt Soe Thein,
Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen
Maung Nyo, directors of the Ministry of Defence, senior military officers,
officials of the Ministry of Sports, guests, Tatmadaw members and spectators.
After the ceremony, Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presented Ovaltine
brand 60 footballs donated by Diethelm Co to Brig-Gen Maung Nyo. Those 60
footballs will be shared ' 10 for the Tatmadaw Soccer Committee and two each
for 25 soccer teams. This evening, Tatmadaw (Air) met Central Command.
Altogether 25 soccer teams are taking part in the tournament.'
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