The New Light of Myanmar (Friday, 30 November, 2001)

Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Friday, 30 November, 2001)
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The New Light of Myanmar (Friday, 30 November, 2001)
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1. Senior General Than Shwe inspects station hospital,
   basic education high schools in Kyaukse Township,
   Mandalay Division
2. Secretary-1 addresses 10th Greater Mekong Sub-region
   Ministerial Conference
3. Central Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure
   Transport meets
4. Greater Mekong Sub-region Ministerial Conference on
   Sub-regional Economic Cooperation opens
5. Daw Kyaing Kyaing attends Kathina robes offering ceremony
   at Taunggyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Bahan Township
6. - 28 artists tentatively selected for Myanmar Asean Art Awards
   - Dobat Competition to hail World AIDS Day held
7. Shwekyathingan Weaving Competition of Tooth Relic Pagoda
8. - Matters for presenting prizes co-ordinated
   - Minister opens Thailand Exhibition 2001
9. Armed group members exchange arms for peace

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( 1 ) Senior General Than Shwe inspects station hospital, basic education
high schools in Kyaukse Township, Mandalay Division

 Yangon, 29 Nov - Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe paid homage
to Lawka Manaung Shwegugyi Pagoda in Inyaung Village, Kyaukse Township,
yesterday morning.

The Senior General was accompanied by members of the State Peace and
Development Council Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Thein
Sein, Quartermaster-General Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, Maj-Gen
Tin Aye, Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Commander-in-Chief (Navy)
Vice-Admiral Kyi Min, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe, ministers,
deputy ministers, senior military officers, officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office and heads of department.

On arrival at the pagoda, the Senior General made cash donation to the pagoda
funds and paid homage to it. Then, the Senior General and party proceeded to
the Station Hospital in Minsu Model Village, where he was briefed on the
condition of the hospital by Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Deputy Minister
for Health Prof Dr Kyaw Myint. The Senior General gave instructions and spoke
words of encouragement to the patients.

He inspected operation theatre and medicine storage there, and presented cash
assistance for the hospital to Doctor Sai Pan Ohn. Afterwards, the Senior
General arrived at the Affiliated Basic Education High School in the village
where he heard reports on rural development tasks in Mandalay Division and
progress in construction of a new school building by Commander Maj-Gen Ye
Myint.

Director-General of No 2 Basic Education Department (Upper Myanmar) Lt-Col
Win Htain also reported on teaching and learning at the school and condition
of the school building. After giving necessary guidance, the Senior General
presented cash assistance to be used for the school to Headmaster U Aung Thin
and inspected construction of the new school building. The Senior General
inspected completion of new school hall and building at No 3 Basic Education
High School in Kyaukse and gave guidance to Headmaster U Htay and teachers.

Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, who accompanied Senior General Than
Shwe, inspected No 3 Paper Plant and Bandage Factory of Textile and Finishing
Plant in Paleik, Singaing Township, Mandalay Brewery and No 1 Distillery in
Mandalay yesterday. Central Executive Committee member of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association U Aung Thaung, who accompanied the
Senior Genera, inspected completion of USDA office in Daewun Ward,
Mahaaungmyae Township in Mandalay and site for USDA office of Mahamyaing
Ward-2 in the township. Similarly, Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi, who
accompanied the Senior General, inspected the fuel division at Mandalay
International Airport and the Gasoline Station in Kyaukse Township.
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( 2 ) Myanmar on right path to rapid growth Programme of cooperation has
nominated next decade of " strategic thrust" forward

Secretary-1 addresses 10th Greater Mekong Sub-region Ministerial Conference

Yangon, 29 Nov - The following is the address delivered by Secretary-1 of the
State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt at the opening of the
10th Greater Mekong Sub-region Ministerial Conference today. Secretary-1
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said: It is a great honour for Myanmar to host this 10th
Greater Mekong Sub-region Ministerial Conference and on behalf of the
Government and the people of Myanmar and on my own behalf, I wish to extend
our most cordial welcome to all the Distinguished Delegates to the Golden
Land of Myanmar. Allow me also to express my sincere gratitude to the Asian
Development Bank for extending every possible support for the successful
convening of the 10th GMS Ministerial Conference in Yangon.

As you all may very well recall, the ADB, initiated this Sub-regional
Economic Cooperation in 1992 to bring together countries along the Mekong
River and chart the road map for Peace and Progress in this Sub-region.
Moreover, the first meeting in 1992 tasked itself to put together a
Sub-regional Economic Cooperation Programme to cover critical sectors, such
as transportation, trade, investment, communications, energy, tourism, human
resources development and the environment. Subsequently, meetings were
convened to identify and programme each country's requirement.

At the same time, it was recognised that investments of multilateral and
bilateral agencies as well as the private sectors in funding identified
projects was vital. The various yearly conferences and ad hoc meetings helped
foster dialogue and understanding among the six countries and continued
participation of aid agencies and donor countries in its implementations. The
spirit of cooperation and determination to resolve obstacles for development
with the joint effort approach was firmly established. Over a hundred
projects for the six countries were identified and the much needed projects
software was drawn up by expert consultant teams.

 In the first decade not many of the projects could be implemented due to
financing constraints. However, it remains clear that the gradual build up
would occur in the next decade. Looking forward to the development of this
great region, it is highly commendable that the programme of cooperation had
nominated the next decade as the decade of "strategic thrust " forward. The
strategic thrust will include:

-Development of East-West Economic Corridor (linking the China Sea to the Bay
of Bengal i.e. from Da Nang in the east to Mawlamyine in the west),

-Power generation and power trade in the region,

- Public-private partnership strategy for telecommunication,

- Review institutional roles in orientation to tourism,

- Adopt a strategy for environment framework,

- Review human resources development,

- Enhance trade and investment,

- Cross border people to people contact and movement. It is incumbent to all
member states to see the success of this strategic thrust.

At the same time, it is encouraging to note the keen interest taken by the UN
Agencies, ASEAN, International Donor Countries, NGOs and private sector
groups to accelerate the implementation of this dynamic region. Although your
stay in Myanmar is brief, it is our hope that you will be able to have an
insight of our country, a country rich in beauty and culture, a country that
is peaceful and economically vibrant in the region. Indeed, in the economic
sphere, it is our belief that Myanmar is on the right path to rapid growth.
Since 1988, Myanmar has received very little development assistance.

However, by adopting correct policies and by utilizing our economic
potentials like strong agricultural base, abundance of natural resources as
well as our highly intelligent, skilled and disciplined human resources,
Myanmar was able to achieved an average annual growth rate of 8.4 per cent
against a target of 6 per cent for the 1996-97 to 2000-2001 Five Year
Economic Plan that ended last March. We have now embarked on a new 2001-2002
to 2005-2006 Five Year Plan and we are fully confident that we shall be again
able to surpass the planned annual growth rate of 6 per cent.

As a result of the economic advancement in the country, the standard of
living and the quality of life of the people have risen dramatically while
there have been significant narrowing of the gap between the urban and rural
areas. All of this has been achieved by relying entirely on our own
resources.

However, I am confident that with increased inputs from abroad, our economic
growth would be more rapid and will be able to make a more meaningful
contribution to the development and prosperity of the region as a whole. The
current global economic slowdown is posing new challenges to the individual
nations as well as to our Greater Mekhong Sub-region. Even as each of us try
to cope with these challenges, it also becomes imperative that economic
cooperation in the region should be intensified.

 At the present moment, our region contains approximately 250 million people
with a GDP of US$ 190 billion. I am fully confident that by being bold,
pragmatic and result-oriented, we shall surely be able to maintain our goals.
On our part, I wish to assure you that Myanmar will continue to participate
in GMS programmes to the best of its abilities. In conclusion, permit me to
extend my heartfelt gratitude to Asian Development Bank and all delegates
participating in this Conference and wish you every success in your
deliberations.

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( 3 ) Central Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport meets

Yangon, 29 Nov- Chairman of the Central Committee for Ensuring the Smooth and
Secure Transport Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the meeting No 6/2001 of the Central Committee at
the meeting hall of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) this morning.
Also present were ministers, deputy ministers, senior military officers, the
director-general of the Office of the State Peace and Development Council,
heads of department and national entrepreneurs.

The Secretary-1 said that the task of upgrading Yangon-Mandalay Highway has
already been assigned to national entrepreneurs. Local authorities at the
division level are to provide necessary assistance and close supervision to
see to it that the upgrading of Yangon-Mandalay highway is completed ahead of
schedule. Ministries concerned are also to provide assistance for the task.

The national entrepreneurs are required to complete as soon as possible the
tasks for which they are taking responsibility. Head of State Senior General
Than Shwe has given guidance to upgrade Yangon-Mandalay Highway in accord
with the standards of international highways and to assign construction tasks
to the national entrepreneurs. As such, the task has been assigned to the
private sector.

 In conclusion, the Secretary-1 called for the cooperation of the national
entrepreneurs, the ministries concerned and the local authorities in
implementing the guidance of the Head of State  the emergence of
Yangon-Mandalay Highway. Then, Deputy Minister for Construction Brig-Gen
Myint Thein reported on the assistance being provided to the entrepreneurs
and matters related to the sections of the highway.

 Next, the entrepreneurs reported on construction work, the drawing of the
highway design, the finding of the axis and the bypass, production of gravel,
availability of machinery, the tasks being carried out and to be carried out
and requirements. The ministers reported on the assistance being provided by
the ministries concerned. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by the
Secretary-1.

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( 4 )  Greater Mekong Sub-region Ministerial Conference on Sub-regional
Economic Cooperation opens

Yangon, 29 Nov-The opening ceremony of the 10th Greater Mekong Sub-region
Ministerial Conference on Sub-regional Economic Cooperation was held at the
Sedona Hotel on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road here at 8.30 am today with an address by
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present on the occasion were ministers, deputy ministers, Minister of
Commerce of Cambodia Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of
Cambodia and Minister in charge of GMS Programme Mr Cham Prasidh, Deputy
Administrator of General Administration of Customs Mr Duanmu Jun, Minister to
the Prime Minister's Office of Laos Mr Somphong Mong-khonvilay, Minister at
the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel,
Minister to the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand Mr Chaturon Chaisang,
Minister of Transport of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Mr Le Ngoc Hoan,
Vice-President of the Asian Development Bank Mr Myoung-Ho Shin, ambassadors
of foreign embassies in Yangon, officials of the State Peace and Development
Council Office, departmental heads, local and foreign journalists, officials
of UNDP, experts who participated in Economic Cooperation Project among the
Mekong Sub-region, donor countries, representatives of non-governmental
organizations, senior officials of Cambodia, the People's Republic of China,
Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Union of Myanmar, Thailand and the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam and delegates.

 First, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Counicl Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt made a speech on the occasion. Vice-President of ADB Mr Myoung-Ho Shin
made an opening speech and the opening ceremony came to a close. After the
ceremony, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt had a documentary photo taken
together with leaders of the delegations and the Vice-President of ADB.

Then, the Secretary-1 cordially greeted the delegates to the 10th Greater
Mekong Sub-region Ministerial Conference on Sub-regional Economic
Cooperation. The conference successfully ended at 3.55 pm today. After the
conference, the ceremony to sign a landmark Cross Border Agreement to
facilitate the flow of people and goods under Sub-regional Economic
Cooperation Programme was held at Mindon Hall of the Sedona Hotel at 4 pm
today and the delegates from Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand and
the Socialist Republic of Vietnam signed the agreement. Then, the articles of
association of Cambodia was signed.

 A Press conference on the Greater Mekong Sub-region 10th Ministerial
Conference on Sub-regional Economic Cooperation was held at Hall No 3 of the
Sedona Hotel at 4.30 pm. Vice-President of the Asian Development Bank Mr
Myoung-Ho Shin explained the purpose of the Press conference. In replying to
the queries raised by local and foreign journalists, ADB Vice-President Mr
Myoung-Ho Shin and Minister Brig-Gen Abel said

"ADB Vice-President has already explained the GMS programme. The programme
was initiated by ADB. The main objective of the programme was to bring all
the GMS countries together and to enhance regional development in economic
cooperation, trade, investment, etc. In 1995 at the Sixth Ministerial
Conference in Kunming, the ministers unanimously endorsed ADB as a lead
agency in strengthening GMS partnership. Again in this meeting we have also
reiterated that ADB be the lead donor agency for strengthening the GMS
partnership programme.

I think we have achieved a lot in this meeting. First ten years we have done
a lot of work on software, and as you all well know, the 1997 economic
crisis, temporary world recession caused the programme to slow down. But in
this new decade, the second 10 years of the Greater Mekong Sub-region
Economic Cooperation Programme is the strategic thrust forward. Well, earlier
the Vice-President has mentioned the five principal areas where concentration
should be placed on the 10 flagship projects.

It's a very significant meeting in that preparations for the GMS countries
meeting to be held in Cambodia in the year 2002 have been made. It will be
hosted by the Royal Cambodian Government. Senior officials of GMS countries
have done a very good job identifying various areas that the ministers
discussed and endorsed later on. I think we have one year to work on and to
present a very tangible and sustainable programme to our leaders who we will
endorse GMS framework programme. The ultimate objective in this task-forward
strategic move is to integrate much more closely the countries of GMS, to
alleviate poverty, to develop human capacity and of course to guarantee
people better quality of life. So, with this, I think that this meeting was a
resounding success. I would like to tell the

press this on behalf of the government of Myanmar, the people of Myanmar and
myself. I would also like to thank all the excellencies of GMS countries,
especially the Vice-President and all the senior staff of GMS who have come
all the way from Manila to participate in this meeting, to help us make this
meeting a resounding success. I think your press reports will carry what I
have said. Thank you very much." Then, the Press conference came to a close.

 At night, the Secretary-1 hosted a dinner in honour of the leaders of
delegations to the meeting and delegation members at the Karaweik Palace.
Also present were ministers, deputy ministers, ambassadors, officials of the
State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, officials of
UNDP and guests.

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( 5 )  Daw Kyaing Kyaing attends Kathina robes offering ceremony at Taunggyi
Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Bahan Township

Yangon, 29 Nov - Under the patronage of Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General
Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing, the 38th Kathina robe offering ceremony
of Taunggyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik on Sasana Yeiktha Street in Sasana Yeiktha
Ward, Bahan Township, was held at the Sarthintaik at 10 am today. Daw Kyaing
Kyaing attended the ceremony and presented Kathina robes and offertories to
the Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw.

 Also present were Presiding Nayaka of the Sarthintaik Agga Maha Pandita
Bhaddanta Ottama and members of the Sangha, Daw Mya Mya San, wife of
Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General
Maung Aye, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, wife of Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Daw Khin Than Nwe, wife of late Lt-Gen
Tin Oo, Daw Malar Tint, wife of member of the State Peace and Development
Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Chairman of Yangon City
Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay and wife Daw Khin Khin, senior military
officers' wives, YCDC Vice-Chairman Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa and wife, YCDC
Secretary Col Myint Aung and wife, Joint-Secretary U Kyi Win and wife,
members and their wives, and guests.

The ceremony was opened with three-time recitation of Namo Tassa. Taikok
Sayadaw of the Sarthintaik Bhaddanta Kalyana Dhamma invested the congregation
with the Five Precepts. Members of the Sangha recited parittas. Daw Kyaing
Kyaing presented Kathina robes and offertories to the Presiding Nayaka
Sayadaw.

Then, Daw Mya Mya San, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Daw Khin Than Nwe, the Mayor,
the Vice-Mayor and those present presented Kathina robes and offertories to
members of the Sangha. The Taikok Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by the
sharing of merits gained. After the ceremony, Daw Kyaing Kyaing and those
present performed rituals of golden and silver showers, and "soon" was
offered to members of the Sangha.
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( 6 )   28 artists tentatively selected for Myanmar Asean Art Awards

Yangon, 29 Nov - Regional Director Mr Robert Tay of Philip Morris companies
group hosted a dinner in honour of members of the support group to hold the
Myanmar Asean Art Awards at Traders Hotel on 22 November evening. The Myanmar
Asean Art Awards was organized by Philip Morris group of companies under the
assistance of the Office of the chief Military Intelligence of the Ministry
of Defence and ASEAN Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 Also present at the dinner were Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin
Maung Win, Secretary of Myanma Traditional Artists Asiayon U Hla Tin Tun and
executives, members of the judges committee including Artist U Lun Kywe,
officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and OCMI, U Sein Myo Myint,
Bagyi Soe Moe and U Min Wai Aung of the support group and guests. Accompanied
by members of the support group, Mr Tay and party visited Bagan on 23 and 24
November. The judges committee tentatively selected 28 artists for the awards
on 27 and 28 November. Mr Tay and party left Myanmar by air today. The names
of the 28 persons will be announced soon.

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Dobat Competition to hail World AIDS Day held

Yangon, 29 Nov-The Dobat Competition to mark the World AIDS Day which falls
on 1 December 2001 sponsored by Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare
Association was held at the meeting hall of MMCWA at the corner of Parami and
Thanthuma Roads, South Okkalapa Township this afternoon. Present on the
occasion were Chairperson of MMCWA Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe,
Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, CEC members, patrons of the
supervisory committee, the chairperson of Yangon Division MCWA Supervisory
Committee and members, members of panel of judges and competing associations.
MMCWA Chairperson Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe made a speech on the occasion.
Dobat teams from MCWAs of Kamayut, Dagon, Dagon Myothit (South), Dalla,
Mingaladon, North Okkalalpa, Thanlyin and Insein townships took part in the
competition. Dagon Myothit (South) Township MCWA team stood first, Dagon
Township MCWA second and Thanlyin Township MCWA third. Prizes will be given
on World AIDS Day ceremony that will be sponsored by MMCWA on 1 December.
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( 7 ) Shwekyathingan Weaving Competition of Tooth Relic Pagoda

Yangon, 29 Nov Ñ The opening ceremony of the Sixth Shwekyathingan Weaving
Competition of the Buddha's Tooth Relic Pagoda on Dhamma Pala Hill in
Mayangon Township, organized by Yangon West District Peace and Development
Council, was held at the central panal at the pagoda this afternoon, attended
by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than.

 Also present were Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Patron of Subcommittee for organizing the
competition Vice-Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Deputy Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint, Secretary Lt-Col Kyaw
Tint and members, local authorities, secretaries of District and Township
Union Solidarity and Development Associations in Yangon Division, members of
the Pagoda Board of Trustees and devotees. Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint made a speech.

 Then, Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint and Chairman of Yangon West District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein formally opened the competition.
Medaw Maya loom of Yangon Division USDA, Gawtami and Yathawdaya looms of
Yangon East District USDA, Thusitta and Thu-nanda looms of Yangon West
District USDA, Withakha and Amaya looms of Yangon South District USDA and
Thumala and Thuzata looms of Yangon North District USDA took part in the
competition. Prize-winning teams will be awarded at the central panal at 10
am tomorrow. First prize is K 90,000, second K 70,000, third K 50,000 and six
consolation prizes K 33,000 each.
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( 8 )    Matters for presenting prizes co-ordinated

Yangon, 29 Nov-The coordination meeting on organizing prize-presentation
ceremony to winners of the National Literary Award and the 12th National
Motto, Literary and Photo Contest for 2000 and Sarpay Beikman Manuscript
Awards for 2000 was held at Sarpay Beikman Printing Press at 10 am today,
with an address by Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung.

 Also present on the occasion were Deputy Ministers for Information U Thein
Sein and Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Director-General of Myanma Radio and Television
U Khin Maung Htay, Managing Director of Myanma Motion Picture Enterprise U Bo
Kyi, Managing Director of Printing and Publishing Enterprise U Myint Thein
and officials, Chairman of Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association U Hla
Myaing (Ko Hsaung), Vice-Chairman U Than Maung (Than Maung), Secretary
Director (News) of News and Periodicals Enterprise U Hla Tun (Hla
Tun-Twantay), CEC members and guests.

 The minister made an opening speech. Chairman of Work Committee for
Organizing the Prize-presentation ceremony Managing Director U Myint Thein
reported on holding of prize-presentation ceremony and chairmen of
sub-committees reported on progress of work. Then, Secretary Director (News)
of NPE U Hla Tun (Hla Tun-Twantay) reported on holding of the ceremony to pay
respects to doyen literati, followed by a general round of discussions. The
meeting ended at 12.30 pm with the concluding remarks by the minister.

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Minister opens Thailand Exhibition 2001

 Yangon, 29 NovÑ Under the programme for promoting Myanmar-Thai economic
cooperation and with the permission of the Ministry of Commerce, the Thailand
Exhibition 2001, sponsored by the Office of the Commercial Affairs, Royal
Thai Embassy (Department of Export Promotion of Thailand), was opened by
Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone at the Yangon Trade Centre in
Mingalar Taungnyunt Township this morning. It was attended by Minister at the
State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Lt-Gen Min Thein,
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, Deputy
Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement U Hlaing Win, Ambassador
of Thailand to Myanmar Mr Oum Maolanon, Minister-Counsellor (Commercial) of
the Office of the Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy (Department of
Export Promotion of Thailand) Mr Matyawongse Amatyakul and officials,
directors-general, deputy directors-general, directors and guests.
Minister-Counsellor (Commercial) of the Office of the Commercial Affairs,
Royal Thai Embassy (Department of Export Promotion of Thailand) Mr
Matyawongse Amatyakul explained the purpose of organizing the exhibition, and
Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone opened the exhibition. Then, the
ministers and guests viewed the exhibition, where 129 booths from 157
companies are displayed. On display at the exhibition are cosmetics and
personal utensils, industrial materials, stationery, household items,
medicine and chemical items, foodstuff and beverages, packaging machines,
decoration materials, leather wears and textiles and various designs of
fashion.

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( 9 )  Armed group members exchange arms for peace

Yangon, 29 Nov - The State Peace and Development Council upholding Our Three
Main National Causes is striving for national re-consolidation with might and
main and genuine good will to ensure the emergence of a new modern
development nation. Realizing their past misdeeds and understanding the
geniune goodwill and correct endeavours of the government, remaining armed
group members have been exchanging arms for peace individually or in groups.
Lance Corporal Sai Mon of SURA armed group, together with one AK-47 automatic
rifle, one magazine and 50 rounds of ammunition at Eastern Command; privates
Kyahe and Kyanu of Lahu armed group together with one M-16 automatic rifle,
one M-22 automatic rifle, four magazines and 110 rounds of ammunition at
Triangle Region Command; private Ma Than May (a) Ma Aye May of ABSDF armed
group (North) at Northern Command; warrant officer Saw Maung of DO No 2
battalion of KNU together with one .30 carbine at South-East Command; and
corporal Than Zaw Oo (a) Arme, privates Saw Ko Pu and Saw Le Wah of KNU armed
group No 11 battalion together with two M-16 automatic rifles, one AK 47
automatic rifle, one magazine and 37 rounds of ammunition at Coastal Region
Command exchanged arms for peace at the respective military camps and units
from 1 to 31 October. Officials warmly welcomed the eight persons who
exchanged arms for peace and attended to their needs. There remain more armed
group members to exchange arms for peace.

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