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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Saturday November 2, 2002) PART ( I )



THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Saturday November 2, 2002)  PART (  I  )


1.  Secretary-1 receives Charge d'Affaires ai of US embassy
2.  Myanmar always considers UN to be of fundamental importance 
     for preserving international peace & security and for promoting 
     economic & social development of mankind 
3.  UN poster exhibition crowded with visitors
4.  Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt enjoys performing arts competitions
5.  CNA Chin insurgents kill Sayadaw in Paletwa Township
6.  Three Advanced Organization Courses of MWVO open
7.  Extension of Thithseint plantations required to help fulfill nation's 
edible oil needs

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1.  Secretary-1 receives Charge d'Affaires ai of US embassy
Yangon, 1 Nov - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council 
General Khin Nyunt received Charge d'Affaires ai of the United States Embassy 
in Yangon Ms Carmen Maria Martinez at Zeyathiri Beikman, Kon-myinttha, here 
at 4 pm today. 
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2.  Myanmar always considers UN to be of fundamental importance 
     for preserving international peace & security and for promoting 
     economic & social development of mankind 
Myanmar has been a member of Disarmament Commission since its inception and 
served as Chairman 
of the First Committee at 
55th UNGA session in Year 2000 United Nations Poster Exhibition held

Yangon, 1 Nov - A ceremony to open the United Nations Poster Exhibition in 
commemoration of the 57th Anniversary of United Nations Day which fell on 24 
October this year took place at Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara Road 
here this morning, with an address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and 
Development Council General Khin Nyunt. 

Also present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and 
Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, ministers, the Yangon Mayor, 
Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the United Nations Poster Exhibition 
Vice-Chief of Military Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, deputy ministers, 
members of the Organizing Committee, the Chairmen of the Work Committee and 
members, senior military officers, the Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and 
Child Welfare Association and the Vice-Chairperson, officials of the State 
Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, UN 
Under-Secretary-General Ambassador Joseph Verner Reed, Dean of Diplomatic 
Corps Ambassador of Lao People's Democratic Republic Mr Ly Bounkham and 
Ambassadors, Charge d' Affaires ai of embassies in Yangon , diplomats, 
resident representatives and officials of UN agencies, representatives of the 
Union Solidarity Development Association and social organizations, national 
races, teachers and students, band troupe and pon pon troupe of No 2 Basic 
Education High School in Latha Township, winners of the United Nations Poster 
Exhibition Commemorative Essay, Poetry, Painting and Graphic Poster 
Competitions and guests. 

First, Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, UN Resident Coordinator Mr 
Patrice Coeur Bizot and Chairperson of MMCWA Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe 
formally opened the exhibition by cutting a ribbon. Then, Secretary-1 General 
Khin Nyunt and UN Under-Secretary-General Ambassador Joseph Verner Reed 
unveiled the central booth of the exhibition. Next, Vocalists Than Myat Soe, 
Kaytu Win Htut and Yadana Oo sang the song to mark the exhibition composed by 
Gita Lulin U Ko Ko. ]

Afterwards, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt made a speech. He said: "It gives 
me great pleasure to address the Opening Ceremony of the United Nations 
Poster Exhibition. This is the first time that such an exhibition is being 
held in Myanmar and I wish to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to 
the United Nations and to the Honourable Under Secretary General Mr Joseph 
Verner Reed in particular for making this possible. It is most gracious of 
Under Secretary-General Reed to make a special visit to Myanmar to attend the 
Exhibition. 

"The Exhibition has added significance since it coincides with the 
celebrations marking the 57th Anniversary of the founding of the United 
Nations. The posters displayed in the Exhibition depict the history of the 
United Nations and the United Nations System as well as their activities. 
These colorful and eye-catching posters provide a unique opportunity to 
understand vividly the pivotal role played by the United Nations in creating 
a better world for mankind. As the posters commemorate the major events and 
milestones of the United Nations, this exhibition is also an illustrated 
record of the most important undetrakings of the Organization in such fields 
as peacekeeping, development, environment, fight against hunger and poverty 
and promoting disarmament. The exhibition will surely contribute towards 
increasing awareness of the United Nations among the people of Myanmar. 

"Here, I wish to recall that Myanmar became the 58th member of the United 
Nations on 19 April 1948, just a little over three months after regaining her 
independence. It is a reflection of Myanmar's belief in the noble principles 
of the United Nations Charter. Myanmar has always considered the United 
Nations to be of fundamental importance for the preservation of international 
peace and security and for the promotion of economic and social development 
of mankind. 

"Myanmar has therefore actively participated in the UN system since the first 
days of its membership in the Organization. Myanmar was among the foremost of 
those states which contributed peacekeepers to the UN peacekeeping forces. In 
the field of disarmament, Myanmar has been a member of the Disarmament 
Commission since its inception and served as Chairman of the First Committee 
at the 55th UNGA Session in year 2000. Myanmar has also been an active member 
of the Governing Council of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) since January 
2002. Moreover, Myanmar has also been elected to serve in the UNAIDS 
Programme Coordinating Board beginning January 2003. 

"We are proud to recall that Myanmar citizens have also served in various 
important positions of the Organization. Most prominent among them was U 
Thant, the third Secretary-General of the Organization, who served from 1961 
to 1971. At the regional level, U Nyun Served as Executive Secretary of the 
Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (ECAFE) which has now become 
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). More 
recently, U Tun Myat, Assistant Secretary-General, is serving as United 
Nations Security Coordinator. 

"Today, there exists wide-ranging cooperation between Myanmar and United 
Nations including human development initiative, health, education and 
anti-narcotic and crop substitution programmes. I wish to take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to the men and women of the United Nations who are 
working with us in different parts of the country for the enhancement of 
socio-economic conditions in the country. In recognition of the UN activities 
in the country, a special section has been devoted to the cooperation between 
Myanmar and the United Nations. 

"Every year, the United Nations Day is celebrated on a grand scale. This 
year, as part of UN Day commemoration, painting, poetry and essay 
competitions were held for basic education students with the theme "United 
Nations: United for a Better World."It may be mentioned that the essay 
competition is in both Myanmar and English languages. Moreover, a digital 
poster competition, in which students as well as computer enthusiasts took 
part, was also organized. Prizes to the winners of the competitions will be 
awarded as part of the Opening Ceremony today and the prize winnings works 
are also being exhibited. In addition, a computer quiz competition will also 
be held for the students and there will be a separate web site created for 
people to be able to view the exhibits at leisure. 

"Before I conclude, I would like to convey our heart-felt thanks to 
Ambassador Joseph Verner Reed and through him to the Secretary-General of the 
United Nations Mr Kofi Annan, for making this Exhibition a reality. I wish 
also to express our appreciation to the Members of the United Nations Poster 
Exhibition Convening Committee for their untiring efforts to make the 
Exhibition a success. In closing, allow me to express my sincere wishes for 
the further strengthening of cooperation between Myanmar and the United 
Nations and for the success of the Exhibition.

"Then, UN Under-Secretary-General Ambassador Joseph Verner Reed made a 
speech. He said: "It is a pleasure and privilege for me to be here today, on 
historic soil, in the capital of Myanmar, to celebrate United Nations Day and 
to participate in the opening of the United Nations Poster Exhibition: For A 
Better World. I bring greetings from the Secretary-General of the United 
Nations Kofi A Annan. 

"We in the United Nations owe a vote of thanks to the generous supporters and 
sponsors of the exhibition here in Myanmar - The State Peace and Development 
Council and our host General Khin Nyunt, Secretary (1). 

"The United Nations poster exhibition has been sponsored by the Department of 
Public Information of the world organization, by the United States Committee 
for UNICEF, The Henry Luce Foundation, The United Nations Association of New 
York and the Rockefeller Family. It is interesting to note that the 
Rockefeller Family have steadfastly supported the United Nations from the 
early days - at the founding conference in San Francisco and then with 
donation of the land for the headquarters in New York City. 

"The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, and Mrs Annan have 
kindly agreed to assume the patronage for this exhibition. 

"The Secretary-General personally opened the first showing of the United 
Nations poster exhibition on 18 December 2000 at United Nations Headquarters 
in New York. It has since been shown at UNESCO in Paris, at the Palais Des 
Nations, the United Nations office in Geneva, Berlin, Warsaw, Oslo, Vienna, 
Seoul, Tokyo and Bangkok. The exhibition will leave Yangon for a showing in 
San Francisco, the city where the world organization was founded in 1945 and 
then continue the tour in America and Europe. 

Many of the agencies of the United Nations, with their representatives, are 
with us today with Mr Patrice Coeur-Bizot being the resident coordinator. 
This team of international civil servants are a symbol of the extraordinary 
and necessary work of the United Nations system. It is interesting to note 
that the Untied Nations agencies have won a total of eight Nobel peace 
prizes, including last year's, shared by the organization itself and its 
distinguished Secretary-General. 

"I congratulate the winners of the poster competition and also congratulate 
the winners of the essay contest. Brilliant performances! I also thank on 
behalf of all my colleagues the five artists who have executed the handsome 
portraits of the seven secretaries-general of the world organization. My 
condolences to family of the distinguished artist who painted the portrait of 
the first Secretary-General Tryvie Lie. 

"It is an honour and special pleasure to bring you the message from the 
Secretary-General." " Then, he read out the message of the UN 
Secretary-General Mr Kofi A Annan. 

Mr Reed continued to say: "This first ever exhibition of posters published by 
the United Nations and its sister agencies provides an overview of the 
history and the activities of the United Nations system over the past 55 
years. It is based on a book illustrating three hundred posters entitled For 
A Better World. This collection was assembled by Edward B Marks, a former 
United Nations staff member.

"From its earliest days, the United Nations has highlighted different aspects 
of its work with engaging and eye-catching posters with this exhibition, we 
have made an effort to preserve this legacy. 

"Peacekeeping, human rights, justice, and efforts to combat racism and 
intolerance; decolonization, sustainable development, and concern for the 
environment; these are among the may issues and milestones that posters have 
marked. United Nations posters have also promoted significant world 
conferences and many commemorative days, years and decades. 

"The purpose of this exhibition is two fold. First, to collect and present 
some of the best of the hundreds of posters issued by the world organization 
over the years, second, to tell the United Nations story in a colorful and 
graphic way. 

"Posters usually have a very short life in the public eye, as they are 
frequently discarded once the event or milestone they have commemorated has 
passed. But the effort that went into the execution does not diminish in 
value over time. A representative selection of the best poster work produced 
by the United Nations system has been presented in this exhibition. Many are 
from the 1990s, but the reproductions also include prize winning posters from 
international competitions held through the years. whether recent or half a 
century old, the artwork depicts ideas and values that are timeless. Through 
them, with an eye on the future, we can gain a fresh perspective on the human 
conditions. 

"This exhibition is not only of historical interest. It documents visually 
the concerns and priorities of the international community during the last 
century, and it also has intrinsic artistic value. Many famous names are 
associated with the United Nations family's poster campaign, which has proved 
to be one of its most effective tools in publicizing universal aims and 
ideals. 

"The 'Dove of Peace' by Picasso, for example, graces the very first United 
Nations poster of 1946. In 1978, Miro of Spain applied his talents to he 
commemoration by UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and 
Cultural Organization) of the universal declaration of human rights. Besides 
known artists the exhibition celebrates indigenous art and even includes a 
poster from the league of nations dated 1938. 

"This poster exhibition For A Better World is a visual embodiment, however 
abbreviated, of the history of the United Nations. 

"I wish this United Nations poster exhibition every success. This venue of 
the Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall is a beautiful site for the exhibition. I salute 
the organizers! 

"On behalf of the Secretary-General I again thank the State Peace and 
Development Council and General Khin Nyunt for the initiative in bringing the 
United Nations poster exhibition to Yangon." 

It was followed by the prize presentation ceremony. Secretary-1 General Khin 
Nyunt presented prizes to First Prize Winner in UN Poster Exhibition 
Commemorative University, College and Institute Level Essay (Myanmar) 
Competition Cadet Naing Zin Latt of DSA, Second Prize Winner Ma Saw Einda 
Thet Maung of Bago Degree College, Third Prize Winner Cadet Ei Moe Moe Aung 
Win Khin of Defence Service Institute of Nursing; First Prize Winner in the 
Essay (English) Competition Maung Aung Mon Swe of Pakokku College, Second 
Prize Winner Maun Thurein Kyaw of Institute of Medicine-2, Third Prize Winner 
Ma Cho Cho Aung of Mawlamyine Education College; First Prize Winner in Poetry 
Competition Ma Saw Einda Thet Maung of Bago Degree College, Second Prize 
Winner Ma Aye Mya Khine of Pathein Education College and Third Prize Winner 
Maung Lwan Moe Myint of Mandalay Education College. 

Then, UN Under-Secretary-General Ambassador Joseph Verner Reed presented 
prizes to First Prize Winner in UN Poster Exhibition Commemorative Basic 
Education High School Level Essay (Myanmar) Competition Ma Shwe Li of No BEMS 
of South Okkalapa, Second Prize Winner Ma Mya Moe Yi of No 6 BEHS of Pathein, 
Third Prize Winner Ma Zun Wint Wa of No 1 BEHS of Thaton; First Prize Winner 
in the Essay (English) Competition Nan Tin Mya Lay of No5 BEHS of Taunggyi, 
Second Prize Winner Ma Mar Lar of No1 BEHS of Kengtung and Third Prize Winner 
Ma Eint Pyu Pyu Pway of No 1 BEHS of South Okkalapa; First Prize Winner in 
the Poetry Competition Ma Kyi Su Han of No 2 BEHS of Loikaw, Second Prize 
Winner Ma Hnin Le Way of No 3 BEMS of Ahlone and Third Prize Winner Maung Pyi 
Sone Tun of No 6 BEMS of Pathein. 

Next, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe presented prizes to First Prize Winner in 
UN Poster Exhibition Commemorative Basic Education Middle School Level Essay 
(Myanmar) Competition Ma Theint Htet Htet Nwe of No 3 BEMS of Chauk, Second 
Prize Winner Ma Nan Man Myint Mol of No 1 BEHS of Taunggyi, Third Prize 
Winner Ma Pyo Thinza Khin of No 1 BEMS of Pathein; First Prize Winner in the 
Essay (English) Competition Ma Mya Aung Thein Kyaw of No 2 BEHS of Bahan, 
Second Prize Winner Maung Thura Soe of Nattalin BEHS, Third Prize Winner Ma 
Khine Thanda of No 1 BEHS of PyinOoLwin; First Prize Winner in the Poetry 
Competition Maung Thura Soe of Nattalin BEHS, Ma Tha Zin Pwint Thu of No 1 
BEMS of Thaton and Third Prize Winner Ma Hnin Thanda of No2 BEHS of Latha. 

Then, Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Anug presented prizes to First Prize 
Winner in UN Poster Exhibition Commemorative Basic Education High School 
Level Painting Competition Maung Kaung Myat Min Soe of Institute of Education 
Practising School, Second Prize Winner Maung Thiha Maung Shwe Yaung Phone of 
No 17 BEHS of Aung Myay Tha Zin, Mndalay, Third Prize Winner Ma Yadana Htwe 
of No 2 BEHS of Latha; First Prize Winner in the Basic Education Middle 
School Level Painting Competition Ma Thazin Thet Su Tin of BEMS of Kyauktan, 
Second Prize Winner Ma Saw Su Myat Mon of No 1 BEHS of Dagon, Third Prize 
Winner Maung Zin Ko Ko of BEMS of Ahlone; First Prize Winner in the Basic 
Education Primary School Level Painting Competition Ma May Htu Myat Mon of 
BEMS of Kyauktan, Second Prize Winner Maung Si Thu Aung of No 32 BEPS of 
Tamwe, and Third Prize Winner Ma Hsu Myat Noe Nwe of No 2 BEHS of Dagon. 

Afterwards, Vice-Chief of Military Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win presented 
prizes to First Prize Winner in UN Poster Exhibition Commemorative Basic 
Education Level Digital Poster Competition Ma Yi Mon Oo of No 2 BEHS of 
Sangyoung, Second Prize Winner Ma Sandi Myint Maung Kyaw of No 3 BEHS of 
Mingala Taungnyunt, Third Prize Winner Ma Cho Zaw Aung of No 2 BEHS of Latha; 
First Prize Winner in the Amateur Level Digital Poster Competition U NayWin 
Aung, Second Prize Winner Ma Myat Thanda Oo and Third Prize Winner U Nyan 
Myat Htet. 

Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the booths, the prize-winning 
works, documentary video on salient points of UN and cooperation among 
Myanmar and UN, and the computer quiz hall. 

Next, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt presented a mosaic bearing UN emblem to 
UN Under-Secretary-General Ambassador Joseph Verner Reed. 

Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt, UN Under-Secretary-General Ambassador 
Joseph Verner Reed and UN Rsident Coordinator Patrice Coeur Bizot signed in 
the visitors' book. 

Next, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt had a group photo taken together with UN 
Under-Secretary-General Ambassador Joseph Verner Reed and UN Rsident 
Coordinator Patrice Coeur Bizot, the ambassadors and representatives of UN 
agencies, which brought the ceremony to a close. 

In accord with the motto "For A Better World" the United Nations Poster 
Exhibition will be held at 9 am to 5 pm daily up to 8 November. Admission is 
free.

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3.  UN poster exhibition crowded with visitors

Yangon, 1 Nov - The United Nations Poster Exhibition was opened at Tatmadaw 
Convention Hall on U Wisara Road here this morning in accord with the motto 
"For a Better World". Totalling over 1,000 people including teachers, 
students and members of social organizations from respective townships 
visited the exhibition. Pictures on meeting of State Peace and Development 
Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe and United Nations 
Secretary-General Mr Kofi A Annan, State Peace and Development Council 
Vice-Chairman Vice Senior General Maung Aye addressing at 50th UN General 
Assembly and meeting of State Peace and Development Council Secretary-1 
General Khin Nyunt and UN Under-Secretary-General Ambassador Mr Joseph Verner 
Reed are being displayed at the central booth. Portraits of seven UNSGs, 
active participation of Myanmar in the UN activities, prize winning poems, 
essays, paintings and posters, UN posters, history of UN and assistance to UN 
by Myanmar are also exhibited at the respective booths. Computer quiz on UN 
is being held with 30 computers at the exhibition three times a day at 10 am, 
1 pm and 3 pm. Any one may participate in the quiz and prizes are presented 
at once. The exhibition opens daily from 9 am to 5 pm till 8 November.
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4.  Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt enjoys performing arts competitions 

Yangon, 1 Nov - The Tenth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts 
Competitions continued for the fourteenth day at respective designated places 
today. Patron of the Committee for the Observance of Tenth Myanmar 
Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions Secretary-1 of the State 
Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt enjoyed the women's old and 
modern song contest at professional level at National Museum this morning. 

The song contest was held at National Museum in Dagon Township at 9 am. U Min 
Naung, U Maung Maung Gyi, Daw Tin Tin Mya of Myanma Radio and Television, Daw 
May Pyone Khine and other celebrated artistes supervised the contest. 

Altogether 13 contestants of States and Divisions took part in the women's 
old/modern song contest at the amateur level; and a total of 15 contestants 
at basic education level (aged 5-10) boys' religious song contest. The higher 
education level girls' old/modern song contest, the basic education level 
(aged 10-15) boys' religious song contest, and the basic education level 
(aged 5-10) girls' religious song contest will be held tomorrow.

Ozi-music contest took place at National Theatre in Dagon Township this 
morning. Leader of the panel of judges U Sein Ba Maw and members supervised 
the contest. Altogether 7 Ozi troupes from States and Divisions took part in 
the music contest at amateur level; and a total of 6 Ozi troupes in the music 
contest at basic education level (aged 5-10). The basic education level (aged 
10-15) girls' xylophone contest and the basic education level (aged 5-10) 
boys' xylophone contest will be held tomorrow at the same venue. 

Clarinet music contest took place at Kambawza Theatre of the Fine Arts 
Department in Bahan Township this morning. The contest was supervised by U 
Mya Gyi, the leader of the panel of judges, and members. Altogether ten 
contestants from various states and divisions competed in the contest at 
amateur level; altogether seven contestants at basic education level (aged 
15-20); and four contestants at basic education level (aged 5-10). The 
clarinet contests will continue tomorrow at the same venue. 

Orchestra music contests were held at Padonma Theatre in Sangyoung Township 
this morning. The contests were supervised by U Sein Sa Tin, the leader of 
the panel of judges, and members. Three women's troupes took part in the 
contest at professional level; four girls' troupes at basic education level 
(aged 10-15); and four girls' troupes at basic education level (aged 5-10). 
The orchestra music contest at women's amateur level, the orchestra music 
contest at basic education level girl's (aged 15-20) and the orchestra music 
contest at girls' higher education level will be held at the same venue 
tomorrow.
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5.  CNA Chin insurgents kill Sayadaw in Paletwa Township

Yangon, 1 Nov - The Government is making all-out efforts to build up a 
modern, developed nation. However, Chin insurgents, being jealous of 
prevailing tranquility of the State, are always committing destructive acts, 
and torturing the innocent cruelly. In the morning of 30 October, two CNA 
Chin insurgents equipped with small arms arrived at a Hill Missionary 
Monastery in Paungmoewa Village, Paletwa Township, and captured Sayadaw U 
Sumingala, aged 40, 20 years of monkhood. Denying the apology of the village 
heads, they shot the Sayadaw dead. The Tatmadaw columns are in hot pursuit of 
the insurgents. 
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6.  Three Advanced Organization Courses of MWVO open

Yangon, 1 Nov - Advanced Organization Course No 1/2002 of Myanmar War 
Veterans Organization opened at Defence Services Records Office here this 
morning. 

Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Central 
Organizing Committee of MWVO Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein delivered an 
address, explaining the formation of MWVO, its aims, the five tasks, and the 
seven future tasks. The course is aimed at producing persons who can shoulder 
important duties, he said. 

He then cordially greeted the trainees. Two more courses were also opened in 
Mandalay for 50 trainees of upper Myanmar and in Magway for another 50 of 
Magway Division, Chin State and Rakhine State. Commander of Central Command 
Brig-Gen Ye Myint and Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development 
Council Col Zaw Min formally opened the courses. 

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7.  Extension of Thithseint plantations required to help fulfill nation's 
edible oil needs

Yangon, 1 Nov - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Aung 
Htwe of the Ministry of Defence arrived Heho Airport in southern Shan State 
by air yesterday. 

Accompanied by the commander and officials, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe went to 
Taunglelon Farm of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Shwenyaung Township. 

Officials reported to him on cultivation of crops on 1,680.25 acres of the 
farm, cultivation of fruit trees, chicken breeding and other matters. Lt-Gen 
Aung Htwe said the farm should extend chicken breeding and should produce 
natural fertilizers for local farmers. He then looked into the requirements 
of the farm. At Nanthida Vineyard and Fruit Farm in the township, he heard a 
report on the area of the vineyard and the farm, type of soil, growing of 
perennial and seasonal fruit crops and efforts being made to realize the 
guidance given by the Head of State. He urged the farm officials to upgrade 
their farm to become a model of Shan State and disseminate farming knowledge 
to local farmers. He then inspected the vineyard and the farm. 

During inspection of a chicken farm in Nanthida Village in the township, he 
heard a report on development of the farm due to the efforts being made in 
accord with the directives of the dignitaries of the State and local 
authorities, raising of over 170,000 chicks and distribution of eggs to 
Taunggyi, Monghsu, Lenkho, Mandalay and Mongnai. 

He said the farm is helping fulfill the regional food needs. It should strive 
to distribute the produce at fair prices and should render assistance to 
regional development undertakings. Officials will make coordinations with the 
farm staff to raise pedigree strains. 

At Thithseint Farm, officials explained arrangements to grow 35,000 
Thithseint trees, distribution of the saplings by Eastern Command and 
Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development 
Affairs and water supply. 

Lt-Gen Aung Htwe said priority should be given to extending Thithseint 
plantations to help fulfill the nation's edible oil needs. In Taunggyi 
Township, he inspected Htonbo Vineyard a joint venture of Myanmar Vineyard 
Management Co Ltd and Myanma Agriculture Service where Managing Director of 
the company Mr Morh Belt and officials explained plantation of grapes and 
extension programmes and the amount of investment. 

The 20-acre farm is growing grapes that can be refined into quality wines. He 
spent the night in Panglong Yeiktha of the Eastern Command. 
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