The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 15 May, 2002)

Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 15 May, 2002)
From: Ok Kar <okkar66126@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 21:10:39 -0700
The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 15 May, 2002)
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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman
   Senior General Than Shwe accepts credentials of
   Ambassador of Republic of Korea
2. General Maung Aye attends dinner in honour of
   graduate officers of 105th Intake of Defence
   Services (Army) Officers Training School
3. - Secretary-1 inspects construction of
     Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University
   - Cooperation Agreement on information signed
   - Ngapali one of the most enjoyable and easily
     accessible beaches for tourists
4. - Maj-Gen Maung Bo sees over development tasks
     in Dawei District
   - Maj-Gen Ye Myint sees over construction of
     Hkamti-Sinthae-Lahe road
   - Maj-Gen Ye Myint inspects regional development
     in Sagaing Division
5. - Myanmar delegation back from New York
   - H&T Minister receives Chief Editor of Time Bureau
   - Third SWG meeting on SKRL commences
   - F&R Minister arrives back from 35th ADB meeting
   - Minister inspects cooperative tasks in Rakhine
     State
   - GAD commissioners discuss drug elimination
6. Books donated to IPRD libraries
7. Message of the Secretary-General Mr Kofi Annan
   on the International Day of Families 15 May 2002
8. - Books presented to Senate Library of Cambodia
   - UMEHL gem and jade sales commence
   - UMFCCI President meets Indian guests
9. 207,000 stimulant tablets, ammunition seized in
   Tachilek

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( 1 ) State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Senior General Than Shwe accepts credentials of
Ambassador of Republic of Korea

Yangon, 14 May - HE Mr. Lee Kyung-Woo, newly
accredited Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the
Union of Myanmar, presented his credentials to Senior
General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, at
Zeyathiri Beikman, Konmyinttha at 10 am today. Also
present on the occasion were State Peace and
Development Council Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt,
Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and
Director-General Thura U Aung Htet of the Protocol
Department.

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( 2 ) General Maung Aye attends dinner in honour of
graduate officers of 105th Intake of Defence Services
(Army) Officers Training School

Yangon, 14 May - Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of
Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General
Maung Aye attended the graduation dinner of the 105th
Intake of Defence Services (Army) Officers Training
School at the Military Appointments Hall of the
training school yesterday evening.

First, General Maung Aye cordially greeted the
graduate officers individually. Next, the General and
the guests enjoyed dinner. After the dinner, they
watched the entertainment presented by vocalists and
performance of Myawady Anyeint Troupe.
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( 3 ) Efforts being made to assemble jeeps at
industrial zones including those in Mandalay, Taunggyi
and Meiktila Secretary-1 inspects construction of
Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University

Yangon, 14 May - Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by
the ministers, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the deputy
minister, officials of the State Peace and Development
Council Office and departmental officials, left here
by Tatmadaw flight on 12 May and arrived in Meiktila
in Mandalay Division at 9 am.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by Chairman of
Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen Ye Myint, Deputy
Minister for Education U Myo Nyunt, military and
civilian officials and members of the Union Solidarity
and Development Association.

The Secretary-1 inspected construction of educational
structures for human resources development in
Meiktila.

The Secretary-1 and party went to Myanmar Aerospace
Engineering University.

Deputy Minister for Science and Technology U Nyi Hla
Nge, Deputy Minister U Myo Nyunt and officials
reported on arrangements for opening of Myanmar
Aerospace Engineering University including academic
matters and management and construction of buildings.
Commander Brig-Gen Ye Myint gave a supplementary
report.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions and inspected
lecture halls of the university.

The Secretary-1 and party went to the site of Myanmar
Aerospace Engineering University. Deputy Minister U
Nyi Hla Nge and Managing Director of ACE Construction
U Tint Hsan reported on location and area of the main
buildings of the university, layout plan, measures
undertaken for construction of buildings including the
main lecture hall and workshop and greening of the
university campus.

The Secretary-1 then gave instructions and inspected
the site.

In accord with the guidance of Head of State Senior
General Than Shwe, Myanmar Aerospace Engineering
University will be opened in Meiktila and Myanmar
Maritime University in Yangon.

Arrangements are being made for completion of
construction work and academic programmes in time.

The Secretary-1 and party went to construction site of
Meiktila Institute of Economics where they were
welcomed by Pro-rector U Than Swe and faculty members.


Deputy Minister U Myo Nyunt reported on academic
matters and management including construction and
opening of human resource development courses and
Chairman of Shwenanthit Construction Co Ltd U Myint
Han on construction work.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions.

The Secretary-1 and party went to Meiktila Industrial
Zone.

The Secretary-1 met industrialists at the Meiktila
Industrial Zone Control Office.

Chairman of Meiktila District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Myo Myint reported on formation of
Meiktila Industrial Zone Supervisory Committee,
setting-up of plots, allotment, number of
industrialists and workers, brands of products, roads
and bridges, water and power supply, communication,
conducting of courses, workshop and study tour,
boosting production, condition of Htila jeep, progress
of industrialists and requirements.

Commander Brig-Gen Ye Myint also reported on
assistance provided for development of the industrial
zone.

Minister at the State Peace and Development Council
Chairman's Office Lt-Gen Min Thein and Minister for
Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin reported on fulfilling the
requirements of the industrialists.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said in accord with the
guidance of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe,
the government has been setting up industrial zones
and providing assistance to them for national
industrial development.

State level officials have been assigned duties
sector-wise to supervise the industrial zones for
their rapid progress.

It can be seen that efforts are being made to assemble
jeeps at industrial zones including those in Mandalay,
Taunggyi and Meiktila. Coordinations have been made
with the respective ministries to import engines and
gearboxes. The imported machines are being distributed
to entrepreneurs of the industrial zones in accord
with the requirement.

It is required to give priority to manufacturing the
import-substitute machinery, such as paper, textile.

Myanmar is mainly relying on agriculture. Thus, it is
needed to produce farm machinery and parts including
power-tillers.

As industrial-used machinery such as pumps,
compressors and gem mining equipment are essential
machines for large-scale production of enterprises,
they are contributing to national economic
development.

The industrialists should not pay attention to their
interests only, but also to national industrial
development.

Based on the open-door economic policy of the nation,
they should strive for success of their industrials
and the national interests. Only then, will the
industrial zones be able to serve the interests of the
entrepreneurs and others in equal ration in realizing
the objectives.

The industrialists can present their difficulties to
the in-charge of their zones. They will have to share
and exchange their knowledge and experiences to
achieve more success.

The State is giving encouragement to the industrial
sector with the objectives  development of the
industrial zones and the production sector and for
prosperity of the national entrepreneurs. They should
understand the State's goodwill and goals, and should
strive to achieve development with greater momentum.
The Secretary-1 then looked into the requirements of
the industrialists. The Secretary-1 and party then
inspected finished products and parts produced by the
zone.

Together with the officials concerned, they viewed
Htila jeeps produced by the industrial zone and
assembling of the cars.

The jeeps will be sole at K 5.5 million per unit. The
zone is now ready to sell 30 jeeps. The Secretary-1
and party left Meiktila for Lashio in northern Shan
State by Tatmadaw aircraft.

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Cooperation Agreement on information signed

Yangon, 14 May - Bagan Cybertech Company Limited and
Shin Satellite Public Company Limited of Thailand
signed a cooperation agreement on information at MICT
Park in Hlaing Township here this afternoon, attended
by Chairman of Myanmar Computer Science Development
Council Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Chairman of Bagan Cybertech Company Limited Col Thein
Swe and Chairman of Shin Satellite Public Company
Limited Dr Dumrong Kasemset made speeches. Then,
Chairman Col Thein Swe and member of Board of
Directors Lt-Col Tin Oo, and Chairman Dr Dumrong
Kasemset and Managing Director Dr Nongluck
Phinainitisart signed the accord and exchanged the
documents.

Afterwards, Chairman of Myanmar Computer Science
Development Council Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented
commemorative a gift to Chairman of Shin Satellite
Public Company Limited Dr Dumrong Kasemset. Next,
Chairman Col Thein Swe and Chairman Dr Dumrong
Kasemset exchanged gifts and the ceremony ended.

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party and
guests viewed round IP Star Broadband Satellite System
displayed at the guest room of the MICT park. In the
evening, the Bagan Cybertech Company Limited
entertained the guests at Sedona Hotel in
commemoration of the accord-signing ceremony.

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Ngapali one of the most enjoyable and easily
accessible beaches for tourists

Yangon, 14 May - A coordination meeting on
construction of Ngapali Beach Hotel was held at the
meeting hall of the Ministry of Defence this evening,
attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Speaking at the meeting, the Secretary-1 said all the
tourists who have visited Myanmar have made an
assessment of the nation's attractiveness and
potential of her tourism industry. At a time when many
of the tourist destinations in the world are facing
environmental problems, Myanmar still possesses many
unspoiled recreation centres.

Moreover, it still has a lot of cultural heritage and
edifices which are still in their original condition
and unspoiled sea beaches, forests and mountains and
the national races who have preserved the traditions
and culture and customs. Thus, all necessary
requirements including hotels should be made for the
tourists who visit Myanmar to be able to enjoy the
natural beauties. Ngapali is one of the most enjoyable
and easily accessible sea beaches in Myanmar for
tourists.

Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given
guidance on extending modern hotels at Ngapali beach
in accord with the development in the tourism
industry. Discussions will have to be focused on
achieving success in extending modern hotels at the
beach in accord with the guidance.

Beach Resort Project Director of Myanmar Economic
Holdings Ltd Col Myint Aung reported on related works
in connection with the construction of Ngapali Beach
Resort. The national hoteliers reported on
arrangements for hotel services.

Maj-Gen Tin Aye of the Ministry of Defence, Minister
Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Vice-Chief of Military Intelligence
Maj-Gen Kyaw Win and officials put suggestions on
construction of Ngapali Beach Hotel.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions and the meeting came
to a close.

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( 4 ) Maj-Gen Maung Bo sees over development tasks in
Dawei District

Yangon, 14 May - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Maj-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry
of Defence, accompanied by officials, left Myeik by
boat on 10 May and arrived at Tanaida village, Dawei
Township in the afternoon. He inspected progress of 50
acres of model monsoon paddy field.

In Dawei, Maj-Gen Maung Bo met with local authorities,
secretaries and executives of Division and District
USDAs and departmental officials at Dawei Station
Yeiktha, and explained regional development tasks. On
11 May morning, Maj-Gen Maung Bo arrived at Maungmakan
Beach and inspected preparation for growing 3,200
Alexandrian laurel trees at the nursery. At Maungmakan
Beach, Maj-Gen Maung Bo met with local authorities and
local people and urged them to carry out regional
development, beautify the beach and grow trees and
flowery plants.

Then, he attended the collective growing of coconut
palm at the Maungmakan Beach. A total of 2,000 coconut
palm have been grown and 4,500 more coconut palm will
be grown. Afterwards, Maj-Gen Maung Bo saw over
rebuilding of Maungmakan Market and construction of
Maungmakan hot-spring tanks. He then inspected
construction of Maungmakan-Kanbauk rural road and the
bridge in Hteingyi village. Maj-Gen Maung Bo donated
provisions and books on national culture and moral
characters published by USDA to U Kelasa and members
of the Sangha of Bawa Monastery.

In the afternoon, Maj-Gen Maung Bo inspected repair of
the road and the bridge between Bawa and Kanbauk
villages. At Kanbauk village Basic Education High
School, he met with local authorities, local people,
USDA members and explained smooth transportation and
regional development.

On completion of Maungmakan-Kanbauk rural road, 42
miles long, will provide better transportation for the
local people.

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Maj-Gen Ye Myint sees over construction of
Hkamti-Sinthae-Lahe road

Yangon, 14 May - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Maj-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry
of Defence left Hkamti for Lahe by car yesterday
morning.

Maj-Gen Ye Myint saw over construction of
Hkamti-Sinthae-Lahe road, and met departmental
officials and gave instructions. He also inspected
township hospital and hydel power project. Maj-Gen Ye
Myint, Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing and party this
morning inspected tarring of Hkamti-Sinthae-Lahe road
and heard reports on construction of the road by
Tactical Operations Commander Lt-Col Win Myint at the
briefing hall of the construction site. After giving
necessary instructions, Maj-Gen Ye Myint and party
proceeded to the Nanthegyi creek-crossing bridge near
mile post No 14/6 and inspected flow of water and
condition of the bridge.

Then, they visited Pinlon Ywathit Village and Maj-Gen
Ye Myint presented bags of salt and dried tea,
Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing, bags of salt to local
nationals. The chairman of Pinlon Ywathit Village
Peace and Development Council, on behalf of the
families, accepted the gifts. Afterwards, Maj-Gen Ye
Myint, the Commander and party arrived at Nansalein
Creek and inspected construction of the bridge. They
then looked into the condition of Zayit Creek and
Hwaytaik Creek Bailey bridges. In the afternoon,
Maj-Gen Ye Myint and party met local Tatmadawmen and
their families and urged them to actively participate
in the development tasks of the State, to cultivate
vegetables and breed livestock and to strive for the
development of the region.

Maj-Gen Ye Myint and party, after that, inspected the
chosen site for construction of Shwedagon Pontu Pagoda
on Dhammarakhita hill in Lahe and heard reports on
construction of the pagoda by Tactical Operations
Commander Lt-Col Win Myint and local station commander
Lt-Col Ru San Kyu. Maj-Gen Ye Myint met members of
Lahe Township Peace and Development Council and
departmental staff and gave instructions on regional
development tasks.

Maj-Gen Ye Myint heard reports on conditions of
regional development tasks and cultivation by the
township chairman. Maj-Gen Ye Myint spoke of the
importance of smooth transportation for development of
the region. The State has constructed roads and
departmental staff and local people are to take part
in the tasks and to maintain the roads after
completion. He also urged departmental staff and local
people to grow seasonal and perennial crops suitable
to the region. Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the commander and
party visited a monastery in Lahe and paid obeisance
to Presiding Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sonnara and members of
the Sangha and presented them offertories.

Afterwards, they inspected Lahe Township hospital
where Medical Superintendent Dr Toe Maung conducted
them around ward, surgical room and x-ray room.

After attending to the needs, Maj-Gen Ye Myint and
party inspected Lahe Hydel Power Station of the
Ministry of Electric Power and gave instructions. They
arrived back Khamti at night.

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Maj-Gen Ye Myint inspects regional development in
Sagaing Division

Yangon, 14 May - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Maj-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry
of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Sagaing
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe Naing, Tactical
Operations Commander Lt-Col Win Myint, Chairman of
Hkamti District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col
Htin Aung Kyaw and officials, inspected extension of
the runway of Hkamti Airport this morning.

Director U Win Oo of Directorate of Civil Aviation
conducted Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the commander and party
inspected the site for extension of the runway. After
inspecting the runway, Maj-Gen Ye Myint gave necessary
instructions. Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the commander and
party proceeded to the monastery in Hkamti and paid
homage to members of the Sangha led by Presiding
Sayadaw Agga Maha Sadhammajotikadhaja Bhaddanta
Kesara. They then presented offertories to members of
the Sangha.

Next, Maj-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected Hkamti
Township People's Hospital where Superintendent Dr
Kyaw Lin conducted them round the wards. Maj-Gen Ye
Myint fulfilled the needs. Member of the Panel of
Patrons of Union Solidarity and Development
Association (Central) Maj-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry
of Defence and party proceeded to the office of Hkamti
District USDA and gave instructions to USDA members.

Secretaries of the District/Township USDAs reported on
the organizational set-up and work being carried out
for regional development. Then, Member of the Panel of
Patrons of Union Solidarity and Development
Association (Central) Maj-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry
of Defence gave necessary instructions.

Next, Maj-Gen Ye Myint and party met with families of
Tatmadawmen of the local battalion at the meeting hall
of the battalion and gave instructions on
organizational tasks and urged them to participate in
national development undertakings. Maj-Gen Ye Myint
and party left Hkamti by air at 11 am and arrived back
here via Mandalay in the afternoon.

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( 5 ) Myanmar delegation back from New York

Yangon, 14 May - The Myanmar delegation led by
Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement
Maj-Gen Sein Htwa arrived back here by air yesterday
evening, after attending the United Nations General
Assembly Special Session on Children held in New York
from 8 to 10 May.

The delegation was welcomed back at Yangon
International Airport by Minister for Sports Brig-Gen
Thura Aye Myint, Minister at the Prime Minister's
Office U Than Shwe, Deputy Minister for Social
welfare, Relief and Resettlement U Hlaing Win, Deputy
Minister for Immigration and Population U Maung Aung,
officials and their family members.

Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and Myanmar delegation
members attended the opening of the United Nations
General Assembly Special Session on Children at the
General Assembly Hall of the UN Headquarters at 9 am
local time on 8 May. It was attended by leaders and
members of delegations from 190 UN member nations, UN
agencies, delegates of NGOs and observers.

At the assembly, Chairman of the Special General
Assembly Mr. Han Seung Soo and UN Secretary General
Mr. Kofi Annan made speeches. The Myanmar delegation
also attended the roundtable with group 1 in the
afternoon. The plenary meeting of the General Assembly
was held on 9 and 10 May at the UN Headquarters. The
Myanmar delegation attended the reception of the
General Assembly hosted by Mr. Han Seung Soo on 9 May
afternoon and the Gala Event conducted by UNICEF and
Bill Gates in the evening. On 10 May morning, Minister
Maj-Gen Sein Htwa delivered a speech on Myanmar's
efforts regarding the children. In his speech, the
minister explained matters related to tasks on
children in health, education and social welfare
sectors being implemented by Myanmar.

The Myanmar delegation attended the concluding
ceremony of the General Assembly on 10 May evening.
Members of the Myanmar delegation Director-General of
the International Organizations and Economic
Department U Win Mra and Director-General of the
Social Welfare Department U Sit Myaing also arrived
back on the same flight.

H&T Minister receives Chief Editor of Time Bureau

Yangon, 14 May - Minister for Hotels and Tourism
Maj-Gen Saw Lwin received Chief Editor and owner of
the Time Bureau Mr. JP Gautam of India at his office
this afternoon and discussed prospects of Myanmar
tourism industry. Also present at the call were Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, Managing Director U
Kyi Tun of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services and
officials.

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Third SWG meeting on SKRL commences

Yangon, 14 May - The third meeting of
Singapore-Kunming Rail Link Special Working Group
started at the Sedona Hotel on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road
this morning. It was attended by Deputy Minister for
Rail Transportation Thura U Thaung Lwin,
representatives from Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand,
Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, China and Japan, and
officials from the ASEAN Secretariat and Asian
Development Bank.

At the meeting, on behalf of Minister U Pan Aung,
Deputy Minister Thura U Thaung Lwin, Chairman of
SKRLSWG (2002), in accordance with the resolution of
the third Ministerial Meeting of the ASEAN-Mekong
Basin Development Cooperation held from 8 to 9 October
2001 in Chiang Rai, Thailand, presided over the
meeting. Representatives from respective countries
reported to the president on the construction of
Singapore-Kunming Rail Link.

They also discussed matters related to completion of
the railroad sections in targeted time, financial
assistance, getting help from ADB, Japan, Korea, China
and other international aids. Then, the meeting came
to an end. In the evening, Minister for Rail
Transportation U Pan Aung hosted a dinner in honour of
those who attended the meeting at Karaweik Palace.

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F&R Minister arrives back from 35th ADB meeting

Yangon, 14 May - A Myanmar delegation led by Minister
for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, after
attending the 35th annual meeting of Asian Development
Bank held from 10 to 12 May in Shanghai, China,
arrived back here by air this afternoon.

They were welcomed back at the Yangon International
Airport by Minister for National Planning and Economic
Development U Soe Tha, Minister for Hotels and Tourism
Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Second Secretary of Chinese Embassy
to Myanmar Ms Xu Qing Yuan, Deputy Minister for
Finance and Revenue Brig-Gen Than Tun,
director-general, managing directors and families of
departments and enterprises under the ministry.

The Myanmar delegation comprised Governor of the
Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung,
Director-General of Foreign Economic Relations
Department U Soe Lin, Director of CBM Daw Ohnma Sein,
Deputy Director U Yan Lin, Chairman of Kanbawza Bank
Ltd U Aung Ko Win, Chairman of Myanma Oriental Bank
Ltd U Myat Kyaw and Vice-Chairman of Cooperatives Bank
Ltd U Khin Maung Aye.

The opening ceremony of the meeting was held at the
International Convention Centre in Shanghai on 10 May,
with an address by President of the People's Republic
of China Mr. Jiang Zemin. On 11 May, at the second day
of the meeting, ministers from member countries of ADB
made speeches on economic situations of their
countries. Minister U Khin Maung Thein also made a
speech on economic growth in Myanmar.

He also met with President of ADB, ministers from
member countries and high-ranking officers and
discussed financial matters with them. The meeting
successfully concluded on 12 May. In conjunction with
the 35th meeting of ADB, the meeting between finance
ministers of ASEAN countries and the three nations
China, Japan and Korea was held at Grand Hyatt Hotel
in Shanghai on 10 May.

Minister U Khin Maung Thein presided over the meeting,
and financial reports presented by ASEAN member
countries were discussed. At the press conference of
ASEAN finance ministers held in the afternoon, queries
raised by journalists were answered by respective
finance ministers and officials of the office of the
ASEAN Secretary-General. On 9 May at 10 am, the
ministers and party called on Finance Minister of
China Mr. Xiang Huaicheng and they cordially discussed
matters related to bilateral cooperation.

Likewise, Minister U Khin Maung Thein received Mr.
Pierre Denis of Lazard Freres from France and Managing
Director Mr. Yasuyuki Tayama and party at Hotel Nikko
Pudong and they had discussions on matters related to
mutual benefits.

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Minister inspects cooperative tasks in Rakhine State

Yangon, 14 May - Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin
Ngwe arrived at the office of Rakhine State
Cooperative Department on 11 May and met officials and
chairmen of the cooperative societies. On 12 May, the
minister and party proceeded to the Weaving Training
School in Sittway and heard reports on the school and
tasks to be undertaken by the principal. The minister
then inspected cooperative societies in Sittway.

Yesterday morning, the minister, accompanied by Lt-Col
Tun Hla Aung of Sittway Station, Commanding Officer
Lt-Col Hla Win of the local battalion and officials
met with officials of Daungtawyoe Agriculture
Cooperative Society in Daungtawyoe village, Kyauktaw
Township.

Next, the minister met with staff officers and
officials of Cooperative Departments of Kyauktaw and
Paletwa Townships.

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GAD commissioners discuss drug elimination

Yangon, 14 May - Division, district and township
commissioners of the General Administration
Departments held a meeting to wipe out narcotic drugs
production and poppy cultivation at the Ministry of
Home Affairs this afternoon.

Chairman of Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control
Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing said the
State has been making efforts with greater momentum to
wipe out the narcotic drugs including poppy
cultivation. Arrangements should be made to root out
poppy cultivation region-wise. The method of
exchanging the poppy seeds with opium-substitute crops
will have to be practised.

Attention should be given to eliminating stimulant
drugs and to preventing the chemicals used in refining
drugs from entering the nation across the border.
Harmonious efforts should be made to wipe out
trafficking of illicit drugs. Vice-Chairman of CCDAC
Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung explained
efforts to eradicate the narcotic drugs, international
cooperation, efforts being made to end the practice of
poppy cultivation and develop opium-substitute crop
cultivation and endeavours for strengthening the Union
and development of border areas.

Member of CCDAC Chairman of the Monitoring Committee
Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint
Maung briefed the meeting on drawing of the programmes
to know the data on poppy cultivation region-wise and
to stamp out the drugs and to cultivate
opium-substitute crops.

Also present were Director-General of GAD U Aung
Thein, Deputy Director-General of Myanmar Police Force
Police Brig-Gen Zaw Win and others. A general round of
discussions then followed.

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( 6 ) Books donated to IPRD libraries

Yangon, 14 May - Well-wishers donated various kinds of
books totaling 3,918 to the libraries of the
Information and Public Relations Department of the
Ministry of Information at a ceremony held at the
meeting hall of the Information and Public Relations
Department (Head Office) on Pansodan Street here this
morning. Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung
Thein accepted the books and spoke words of thanks.
Those wishing to donate books to the IPRD may contact
the IPRD (Head Office) on Pansodan Street, Yangon.

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( 7 ) Message of the Secretary-General Mr Kofi Annan
on the International Day of Families
15 May 2002

The theme for this International Day of Families is
"Families and Ageing: Opportunities and Challenges".
As the Second World Assembly on Ageing recognized in
April of this year, humankind is undergoing an
unprecedented demographic transformation. Between now
and 2050, the number of older persons will rise from
about 600 million to almost two billion. Such a
revolution will present enormous challenges in a world
already being transformed by globalization, migration,
and economic change. As more and more people move to
cities, older persons are losing traditional family
support and social networks, and are increasingly at
risk of marginalization. The HIV/AIDS crisis is
forcing many older people in developing countries to
care for children orphaned by the disease of whom
there are now more than 13 million worldwide. In many
developed countries, the concept of cradle-to-grave
security is fast disappearing. The shrinking size of
the working population means older people are even
more at risk of having to make do with inadequate
pensions and medical attention.

Given these challenges, we must redouble our resolve
to build a society for all ages and we must build on
families as the basis for achieving it. Families are
the key to socializing and educating younger
generations, and to providing care and support for
older generations. By helping families promote the
active participation of their older members in society
and development, we can ensure that older person's
invaluable gifts and experience are put to use, and
give them the opportunity to continue learning
throughout life. By helping families provide support
networks and enabling environments, we can strengthen
the bonds of solidarity between generations and combat
abuse, violence, disrespect and discrimination against
older people. By working for adequate and affordable
health care including preventive health measures we
can help older people maintain their independence for
as long as possible.

Above all, we must build on the understanding that the
wisdom and experience of older persons form a
veritable lifeline in families societies alike. Older
people are intermediaries between the past, the
present and the future. They enrich the lives of
younger generations, and are crucial in binding the
family structure together. On this International Day,
let us resolve to help families make the best and most
enduring use possible of that gift.

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( 8 ) Books presented to Senate Library of Cambodia

Yangon, 14 May - A ceremony to hand over books and
CD-ROMs donated by departments, organizations and
well-wishers in Myanmar for the Senate Library in
Cambodia was held at the embassy of Cambodia on Kaba
Aye Pagoda Road here yesterday evening.

The ceremony was attended by Cambodian Ambassador Mr
Nim Chantara, Counsellor Mr In May and First Secretary
Mr Chhay Songheng, officials from the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and others. First, the secretary of
Books Scurtinizing and Accepting Committee explained
the donation. Then, Cambodian Ambassador Mr Nim
Chantara accepted the books and spoke words of thanks.


Altogether 1,659 books including Myanma encyclopaedias
and rare English-Myanmar books and 16 CD-ROMs were
presented.

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UMEHL gem and jade sales commence

Yangon, 14 May - The 15th gem and jade sales of the
Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd was held at
Myanma Gems Emporium on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road at 9 am
today.

Managing Director of the UMEHL Brig-Gen Win Hlaing
arrived at the emporium at 9 am and was welcomed there
by members of the Board of Directors of UMEHL. The
managing director inspected jade lots on the second
floor, the first floor and surrounding areas of the
ground floor, and officials conducted him round the
emporium.

Altogether 423 gem lots and 265 jade lots are being
displayed at the emporium. A total of 248 local
merchants and 37 foreign merchants viewed the gem and
jade lots. The sales will go on until 17 May from 9 am
to 5 pm daily. On 18 May, jade lots will be sold
through bargain and auction systems in US dollar and
gem lots in Myanmar kyat and US dollar.

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UMFCCI President meets Indian guests

Yangon, 14 May - President of the Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win
Myint and CEC members and businessmen met with a
17-member delegation led President of Indo-Myanmar
Chamber of Commerce and Industries Mr GL Goenka of
Mumbai, India, at UMFCCI office yesterday morning.
They discussed promotion of investment and trade.

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( 9 ) 207,000 stimulant tablets, ammunition seized in
Tachilek

Yangon, 14 May - A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force,
acting on information, searched the house at No (2/40)
on 2nd street, Mekhong Ward, Tachilek Township, Shan
State (East), on 4 May and arrested Le Ar Yon, son of
U Aik Htaung who lives in Pansan and Ar Kham, son of U
Aik Htar who lives in Hopan together with 162,000
stimulant tablets, one .32 pistol, 4 rounds of
ammunition and a magazine.

According to interrogation, the authorities searched
the house at No (2/35) in the same street and arrested
Aik Pin, son of U Lon Ye together with 45,000
stimulant tablets. Action is taken against these
traffickers by the police station concerned under
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.

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