[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Friday November 22, 2002)

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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Friday November 22, 2002)

Headlines
1.  Senior General Than Shwe receives 
    Bangladeshi Foreign Minister and party
2.  Second-day session of USDA 
    Annual General Meeting (2002) held 
Region     
3.  MWVO Central Organizing Committee holds meeting 
4.  Role of surgeons important as emergence of 
    efficient internal force enjoying health and 
    fitness is country's main concern
5.  Sixth industrial seminars to be held at nine enues

6.  55th Anniversary Independence Day Commemorative 
    Essay & Poem Contests on 23 Nov
7.  Exhibition on Myanmar Women's Endeavours continues
8.  Workshop on Capacity Enhancement of 
    Myanmar Civil Service continues
9.  Commander inspects tax-free markets
10. Regional development tasks inspected
International Relations     
11. Health Minister receives Professor of France
12. CPT Minister inspects Auto-Exchange, receives
guests
13. Minister receives Japanese guests
14. Education Minister receives guests 
15. Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs signs
     in Book of Condolences for late Israeli FM
16. Minister for Foreign Affairs meets 
    Bangladeshi cunterpart
17. Yangon City Mayor receives guests 
Sport
18. Defence Services C-in-C's shield Judo, 
    acrobatics competitions opened
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1.  Senior General Than Shwe receives 
     Bangladeshi Foreign Minister and party

Yangon, 21 Nov - Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General
Than Shwe received visiting Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Mr M
Morshed Khan MP and party at Zeyathiri Beikman Hall on
Konmyinttha of the Ministry of Defence at 10 am today.
The guests were accompanied by Bangladeshi Ambassador
to Myanmar Mr A B Manjoor Rahim. 
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2.  Second-day session of USDA 
     Annual General Meeting (2002) held

Yangon, 21 Nov - The Union Solidarity and Development
Association Annual General Meeting (2002) continued
for the second-day at the designated places of the
USDA Central Training School on 16 November morning.
They discussed participation of the USDA in
organization, management, economic, social and
culture, education, development of the Union, Our
Three Main National Causes and thrifty project of the
State. 

The group-1 in the organization sector held its
seminar at the lecture hall-3-B of the school. Member
of the USDA Secretariat U Thaung presided over the
seminar together with co-chairmen USDA Central
Executive Committee members U Thein Nyunt and U Aung
Thein Lin. Myitkyina Township USDA Executive Daw Yu Yu
Kyi acted as master of ceremonies together with Kalay
Township USDA Executive Daw Win Win Mar as co-MC. 

First, Seminar Chairman Secretariat Member U Thaung
gave an opening speech. Next, Myebon Township USDA
Executive Daw Khin Thein, Lanmadaw Township USDA
Executive Daw Kay Min Kalyar, Phekhon Township USDA
Executive U Than Pe Lay, Mantong Township USDA
Executive U Maung Aye, Metman Township USDA Secretary
U S Wai Lwin, Kyaunggon Township USDA Secretary U
Thein Tun, Myitkyina Township USDA Executive U Nyunt
Win, Phruso Township USDA Reserved Executive U Saw Hu
Hu, Kayin State USDA Executive U San Ko, Mindat
District USDA Executive Daw Har Shein Thong, Kalewa
Township USDA Secretary U Chit Than, Myeik Township
USDA Executive U Soe Naing, Paukkhaung Township USDA
Secretary U Win Tun Myint, Shwekyin Township USDA
Secretary U Zaw Win, Pakokku Township USDA Secretary U
Thet Khaing, Mahaaungmye Township USDA Secretary U
Than Tun Oo and Kyaikmaraw Township USDA Executive U
Hla Kyi Tun discussed matters related to the
organization sector. 

Next, one representative was assigned duty to submit
the proposal and findings in the group discussions.
Then, the seminar chairman gave the concluding
remarks. 

The group-2 held the seminar on management at the
lecture hall-3-A of the school. Member of the USDA
Secretariat U Khin Maung Thein presided over the
seminar together with co-chairmen USDA CEC members U
Than Shwe, Thura U Aung Ko and U Maung Pa. Bago
Division (East) USDA Executive Daw Moe Thuza Kyaw
acted as master of ceremonies together with Loikaw
Township USDA member Daw Nan Aye Moe Moe as co-MC.
Seminar Chairman Secretariat Member U Khin Maung Thein
gave an opening speech. 

Next, the seminar followed. Kyauktaw Township USDA
Secretary U Oo Tun Shwe, Yangon North District USDA
Executive U Swe Aung, Ywangan Township USDA Executive
U Aung Myo Khaing, Kunlong District USDA Reserved
Executive Daw Maran Yein Nan, Mongphyat Township USDA
Secretary U Sai Kyaw Nyunt, Yekyi Township USDA
Secretary U Maung Maung Tin, Bhamo Township USDA
Executive U Nan Zein Kwam Phan, Shadaw Township USDA
Executive U Hla Tun, Thandaung Township USDA Secretary
U Maung Maung, Thangtlan Township USDA Secretary U
Maung Maung Thein, Homalin Township USDA Executive Daw
Htar Htar Shwe, Thayetchaung Township USDA Secretary U
Khin Maung Htay, Shwedaung Township USDA Secretary U
Min Thein, Kawa Township USDA Executive U Min Naung,
Seikphyu Township USDA Secretary U Tin Soe, Natogyi
Township USDA Secretary U Aye Than Swe and
Thanbyuzayat Township USDA Executive U Win Hlaing
discussed management matters. 

Afterwards, one representative was assigned duty to
present the proposal and findings in the group
discussions. Later, the seminar chairman gave the
concluding remarks. 

The group-3 held the seminar on economic sector at the
computer room No 1 of the school. USDA CEC member U
Soe Tha presided over the seminar together with
co-chairmen USDA CEC members U Aung Thaung, U Ohn
Myint, U Pyi Sone, U Maung Maung Thein and U Thein
Zaw. Hsenwi Township USDA Executive Daw Nan Tin Tin
Win acted as master of ceremonies together with
Launglon Township USDA member Daw Htay Htay Mar as
co-MC. First, Seminar Chairman CEC member U Soe Tha
gave an opening speech. 

Then, Maungtaw District USDA Executive U Tun Hla Sein,
Shwepyitha Township USDA Executive Daw Theingi Kyaing,
Taunggyi District USDA Executive Daw Khin Htwe Aung,
Tangyan Township USDA Executive Daw Nan Khin Hmwe,
Mongkhat Township USDA Secretary U Aung Than,
Mawlamyinegyun Township USDA Secretary U Ko Ko Lwin,
Bhamo District USDA Executive U Naw Rit, Bawlakhe
Township USDA Secretary U Hla Shwe, Myawady District
USDA Executive U Hla Tun, Haka Township USDA Secretary
U Ral Kham, Tamu Township USDA Executive U Kyaw Min
Tun, Launglon Township USDA Executive Daw Thida Cho,
Paungde Township USDA Secretary U Aung Naing Oo, DaikU
Township USDA Executive U Min Aung, Magway Division
USDA Acting Secretary U Khin Maung Swe, Aungmyethazan
Township USDA Executive U Myo Myint and Kyaikto
Township USDA Executive U Han Win discussed matters
related to the economic sector. 

Afterwards, the seminar assigned duty to a
representative to submit the proposal and findings in
the seminar. Later, the seminar chairman gave
concluding remarks. 

The seminar on social and culture sector of the
group-4 was held at the computer room No 2. USDA
Secretariat member U Ko Lay chaired the seminar
together with co-chairmen USDA CEC members U Pan Aung,
U Aung Khin and U Kyaw Hsan. Danubyu Township USDA
Executive Daw Thiri Aung and Kayin State USDA
Executive Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye acted as master of
ceremonies and co-master of ceremonies. Seminar
Chairman Secretariat member U Ko Lay gave an opening
address. 

At the seminar, Ponnagyun Township USDA Secretary Daw
Sein Win May, Yangon West District USDA Executive Daw
Thanda Saw, Maukmai Township USDA Executive Daw Nan
Than Than Soe, Nawnghkio Township USDA Executive Daw
Myo Myo Win, Mongyawng Township USDA Secretary U Tun
Nyo, Kyaiklat Township USDA Secretary U Than Win,
Momauk Township USDA Executive U Khin Maung Kyi,
Phasaung Township USDA Executive U Khin Maung Nyo,
Hlaingbwe Township USDA Executive U Thet Htay Lwin,
Falam Township USDA Secretary U Za Thang, Shwebo
Township USDA Executive U Myat Myo Nyunt, Kawthoung
Township USDA Secretary U Hla Aye, Okpo Township USDA
Secretary U Tin Htwe, Yedashe Township USDA Secretary
U Thein Myint Tun, Mindon Township USDA Executive Daw
Kyi Kyi Lay, PyinOoLwin District USDA Executive Daw
Sabei Win and Thaton Township USDA Executive Daw Lay
Moe Thu discussed the social and cultural sector. 

Afterwards, the seminar selected and assigned duty to
a representative to submit the proposal and findings
in the seminar. Then, the seminar chairman gave
concluding remarks. 

Similarly, the seminar on education sector of the
group-5 was held at the computer room No 3. USDA CEC
member U Tin Hlaing presided over the seminar together
with co-chairmen USDA CEC members U Thein Sein, U Aung
Phone and U Thaik Tun. Kachin State USDA Executive Daw
Lazat Lam Nywei and Chanmyathazi Township USDA Member
Daw Nay Zar Win acted as master of ceremonies and
co-master of ceremonies. Seminar Chairman CEC member U
Tin Hlaing gave an opening address. 

Next, Yanbye Township USDA Executive U San Lwin,
Thingangyun Township USDA Secretary U Khin Wai,
Hsihseng Township USDA Executive U Tin Moe Aung,
Kongyan Township USDA Executive U Mya Oo, Tachilek
Township USDA Secretary U Sein Lwin, Ayeyawady
Division USDA Executive Daw Khin Saw Mu, Hsawlaw
Township USDA Secretary U Zaung Khoung, Mese Township
USDA Executive U Kyaw Khaing Win, Kyar-in-Seikkyi
Township USDA Executive Daw Wint Theingi Kyaw, Paletwa
Township USDA Secretary U Pyay Lay, Mawleik Township
USDA Executive Daw Sanda Thein, Kawthoung District
USDA Executive U Saw Myint, Monyo Township USDA
Secretary U Nan Oo, Nyaunglebin Township USDA
Secretary U Soe Paing, Yenangyaung Township USDA
Secretary U Aung Naing Win, Wandwin Township USDA
Secretary U Maung Maung Oo and Ye Township USDA
Executive Daw Moe Moe Thein participated in the
discussions on the education sector. 

Then, a representative was assigned duty to submit the
proposal and findings in the discussions. Next, the
seminar chairman gave concluding remarks. 

The group-6 held the seminar on development of the
State and Our Three Main National Causes at the
computer room No 4. USDA Secretary-General U Than Aung
presided over the seminar together with co-chairman
USDA CEC member U Khin Maung. Thayet District USDA
Executive Daw Yin Yin Hla and Mawlamyine Township USDA
Executive Daw San San Win acted as master of
ceremonies and co-MC. Seminar Chairman
Secretary-General U Than Aung gave an opening speech. 

Yathedaung Township USDA Secretary U Thein Tun, North
Okkalapa Township USDA Secretary U Kyaw Kyaw Soe,
Kalaw Township USDA Executive U Nanda Hla Myint,
Hnamtu Township USDA Executive Daw Nan Kham Aye,
Mongphyat District USDA Secretary U Win Maung,
Myanaung Township USDA Secretary Dr Than Htut, Tanai
Township USDA Executive U Zaw Khaung, Demawhso
Township USDA Executive U Tin Oo, Hpa-an Disrtict USDA
Executive U Khin Maung Aye, Kanpetlet Township USDA
Secretary U Che Kee, Yinmabin Township USDA Secretary
Daw Khin Cho Cho, Bokpyin Township USDA Secretary U
Hsan Ho, Thayawady District USDA Executive U Aung Than
Oo, Phyu Township USDA Secreatry U Thet Naing Oo,
Aunglan Township USDA Executive U Than Win, TadaU
Township USDA Executive Daw Thwe Thwe Win and
Mawlamyine Township USDA Executive U Than Lwin
discussed the development of the State and Our Three
Main National Causes. Then, the seminar assigned duty
to a representative to submit the proposal and
findings in the discussions of the seminar. Later, the
seminar chairman gave concluding remarks. 

Likewise, the group-7 held the seminar on
participation of the association in the thrifty
measures of the State at the computer room No 5. USDA
Secretariat Member U Tin Htut presided over the
seminar together with co-chairmen USDA CEC members U
Thein Aung and Thura U Myint Maung. Rakhine State USDA
Executive Daw Swe Swe Than and Toungoo Township USDA
Executive Daw Ni Ni Mar acted as master of ceremonies
and co-MC. Seminar Chairman U Tin Htut gave an opening
speech. 

Minbya Township USDA Secretary U Tun Min, Insein
Township USDA Executive U Thu Yein, Kunhing Township
USDA Executive U Aye Thein, Kutkai Township USDA
Executive Daw Nan Aye Tint, Monghsat Township USDA
Executive U Sai Tint Hsan, Pathein District USDA
Secretary U Nyan Lin, Khaunglanphu Township USDA
Secretary U CD Hsarr, Loikaw District USDA Executive U
Myint Maung, Kawkareik Township USDA Secretary U Aung
Thein Win, Falam District USDA Secretary U La Tin
Mann, Htichaunt Township USDA Secretary U Soe Soe,
Taninthayi Township USDA Secretary U Htin Paw, Pyay
Township USDA Secretary U Myo, Thanatpin Township USDA
Secretary U Pho Zaw, Magway District USDA Executive U
Zaw Myint, Chanmyathazi Township USDA Secretary U Tin
Tun and Paung Township USDA Executive U Kyaw Lin Oo
discussed participation of the association in the
thrifty measures of the State. 

Afterwards, the seminar selected and assigned duty to
a representative to submit the proposal and findings
in the discussions of the seminar. Later, the seminar
chairman gave concluding remarks. 

The third day session of the USDA Annual General
Meeting (2002) continues on 17 November.
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3.  MWVO Central Organizing Committee holds meeting 

Yangon, 21 Nov - The regular meeting (8/2002) of the
Central Organizing Committee of Myanmar War Veterans
Organization took place at the meeting hall of the
headquarters of MWVO on Pyay Road in Mayangon Township
here this afternoon. Chairman of the committee Member
of the State Peace and Development Council
Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein attended the
meeting and made a speech. 

It was also attended by members of the committee
ministers, deputy ministers, senior military officers
and departmental officials. At the meeting,
Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein made a speech on
forming, training, organizing, and economic matters of
the MWVO. Then, Secretary of the headquarters of MWVO
Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint
Maung read out the resolutions of the meeting (7/2002)
and reported on implementation of works. 

Then, leaders of the respective groups reported on
tasks of their groups being carried out. Later, the
chairman of the committee made concluding remarks and
the meeting ended in the evening. 
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4.  Role of surgeons important as emergence of 
     efficient internal force enjoying health and 
     fitness is country's main concern

Yangon, 21 Nov - The 14th Surgeons' Conference was
held at Auditorium of Myanmar Medical Association this
morning, with an address by Minister for Health
Maj-Gen Ket Sein. 

The minister said the role of surgeons is important in
the national health promotion drive as emergence of an
efficient internal force enjoying health and fitness
is the country's main concern. 

The Ministry of Health is appointing specialist
physicians at district level hospitals to narrow the
health gap between the rural and the urban. In accord
with the guidance of Head of State Senior General Than
Shwe, the ministry is also opening special wards
including renal surgery ward, cardiac surgery ward,
chest surgery ward and neurology ward in Mandalay as
in Yangon. As a result, renal transplant surgery and
operation of conjoined twins can be conducted in
Yangon as well as in Mandalay. 

The State is conducting masters degree courses and
doctorate courses for surgeons to enable them to stand
shoulder to shoulder with the international
counterparts. MRCS and FRCS examinations have been
held in Yangon with the help of examiners of the
Edinburgh Royal College. Physicians in Myanmar and
from abroad will present 24 papers and fours guest
lectures and will hold four symposiums and four
satellite symposiums at the conference. Myanmar
surgeons should extend relations with their foreign
counterparts and hold more conferences with them in
the future. 

In conclusion, the minister urged the surgeons to
continue to study medical science for its development;
to conduct research work, to strive in the sectors
concerned for emergence of a peaceful, modern and
developed nation; to launch public health activities
with the aim of ensuring health and fitness for the
entire nation; and to stand as surgeons trying to
uplift the dignity of the nation and the MMA. 

Chairman of MMA Prof U Myo Myint and Chairman of the
conference holding committee U Norman Hla also gave
speeches. Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein formally opened
the medical and medicine exhibition. Chaired by Prof U
Myo Min of Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, the
conference began at 9 am, with Prof U Than Aye of
Renal Ward of the New Yangon General Hospital opening
the Academic Session. Dr Khin Yee Oo, Dr Htin Aung
Saw, Dr Paw Oo, Dr Myo Nyunt and Senior Nurse U Saw
Than Htaik Oo read papers on Virology, Medicine,
Surgery and Nursing Care respectively under the main
topic "HIV in Surgery". 

Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han (Retired) and Prof Win Myint
chaired the afternoon session, with resource persons
Dr Robin Chang of Italy, Prof U Ye Myint and Dr Tin
Tin Mar reading subjects on Stapling Procedure for
Hemorrhoids, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Problems and
Solution, and Laparoscopic Surgery in NOGH and SSC
respectively. 

In the evening session, Dr Sein Myint read the paper
on "Cancer of the Breast: Where are we now?", Dr Aye
Aye Theik, on Steroid receptor status in the invasive
breast carcinoma and c-erb B2 Oncogene expression in
Breast Cancer, and Dr Htet Myet and Dr Kyaw Naing on
Subcutaneous Mastectomy: the more preferable
conservative breast surgery than Quadrantectomy. It
was chaired by Prof U Than Aung (Retired) and Prof of
Yangon Institute of Medicine-2 Prof U Kyi Soe. 
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5.  Sixth industrial seminars to be held at nine
venues 

Yangon, 21 Nov - Six seminars on industrial
development will be held at nine places in Yangon at 9
am on 23 November. 

Each seminar will be held by the Department of Human
Settlement and Housing Development in Hlinethaya
industrial zone, by the Myanma Science and Technology
Research Department in Shwepyitha industrial zone, by
the Health Department in North Okkalapa industrial
zone, by Yangon Technological University in South
Okkalapa industrial zone, by the Agriculture Planning
Department in South Dagon industrial zone, by the
Environmental Conservation National Commission in
Dagon Seikkan industrial zone, by the Advanced Science
and Technology Department in Thakayta industrial zone,
by the group-2 of Yangon Institute of Economics at the
Ministry of Industry-1 and by the Cottage Industries
Department at the Ministry of Industry-2. 
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6.  55th Anniversary Independence Day Commemorative 
     Essay & Poem Contests on 23 Nov

Yangon, 21 Nov - The Sub-committee for Organizing the
55th Anniversary Independence Day Commemorative Essay,
Poem, TV Quiz and Computer Arts Competitions will hold
the essay and poem contests for the
University/College/Institute Level, the Basic
Education High School Level and the Middle School
Level in accord with the objectives of the 55th
Anniversary Independence Day. 

The University/College/Institute Level Essay Contest
will be held from 9 am to 11 am on 23 November and the
poem contest from 12 noon to 2 pm on the same day. 

Students of Defence Services Academy, Defence Services
Technological Academy, Defence Services Nursing and
Paramedical Academy, Institute of Medicines under the
Medical Sciences Department, universities and degree
colleges under the Higher Education Departments and
Ministry of Science and technology, education colleges
of Education Planning and Training Department,
University of Forestry, University of Agriculture,
University of Veterinary Science, Universities of
Culture, Myanmar Marine University, Myanmar Aerospace
Engineering University, University for Development of
National Races, Nationalities Youth Resource
Development Degree Colleges and Cooperative Colleges
may participate in the University/College/Institute
Level contests. 

The Basic Education High School Level Essay Contest
will be held from 9 am to 11 am on 23 November and the
Poem contest from 12 noon to 2 pm. Eighth, ninth and
tenth standard students may take part in the contest.
The Basic Education Middle School Level Essay Contest
will be held from 9 am to 11 am on 23 November and the
Poem Contest from 12 noon to 2 pm. Fifth, Sixth and
Seventh Standard students may take part in the
contests. Entries for the essay contest must not be
beyond 5,000 words and the poem not beyond 300 lines. 

Those wishing to participate in the Basic Education
High and Middle School Level Essay and Poem Contests
may enlist at the respective schools, not later than
22 November. Students wishing to take part in the
University/College/Institute Level Essay and Poem
Contests may enlist at the respective universities,
degree colleges, colleges and institutes not later
than 22 November. Handsome prizes will be presented to
first, second and third prize winners of the
respective levels in the essay and poem contests,
totaling 18, on 4 January 2003. 
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7.  Exhibition on Myanmar Women's Endeavours continues
 

Yangon, 21 Nov - The Exhibition on Myanmar Women's
Endeavours continued for the seventh day at Tatmadaw
Convention Hall on U Wisara Road, here today. At the
exhibition, the central booth on Myanmar women's
endeavors, the booth on women's health, the booth on
women's information, the booth on international
communication, the booth on knowledge for women, the
booths on women's health and education, preventing
violence against women and rehabilitation of women,
cultural affairs are displayed. 

The visitors enthusiastically watched the booths and
the latters participated in the computer quiz.
Artistes presented entertainment programmes to the
visitors. Over 4,500 people visited the exhibition
today. It will continue till 24 November daily.
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8.  Workshop on Capacity Enhancement of 
     Myanmar Civil Service continues  

Yangon, 21 Nov - A workshop on Capacity Enhancement of
Myanmar Civil Service, jointly organized by the Civil
Service Selection and Training Board of the Union of
Myanmar and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation of Japan,
continued for the second day at the Traders Hotel on
Sule Pagoda Road at 9 am today. 

It was attended by Chairman of CSSTB Dr Than Nyan and
members, departmental heads and officials of the
departments under the CSSTB and universities, the
executive director and members of the foundation,
departmental officials and delegates of the workshop. 

Research Fellow of Economic Research Centre of
Malaysia Mr Shankaran Nambiar presided over the
morning session of the workshop and Associate
Professor of Yangon Institute of Economics U Kyaw Min
Tun the second session. Resource persons from Myanmar,
Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore submitted their
papers to the workshop. The second day session of the
workshop ended in the evening. 
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9.  Commander inspects tax-free markets

Yangon, 21 Nov - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected selling and buying of
foodstuff at tax-free markets this morning. At the
tax-free market on Pantaya Road in Dagon Township, the
commander heard reports on selling and buying at the
market by No 3 Military Region Commander Col Yan Naing
Oo and officials. 

The commander also inspected Hanthawady Tax-free
Market at the corner of Hanthawady and Kyundaw Streets
in Kamayut Township. No 1 Military Region Commander
Col Tun Kyi and officials reported selling and buying
at the tax-free market on Konmyinttha to the
commander. Afterwards, the commander also saw over
Nawade Tax-free Market. At Yankin Tax-free Market, the
commander and party inspected the sales. 

Next, the commander arrived at Tamway Tax-free Market
on Kyaikkasan Road. Officials reported on the sales at
the market. The commander gave instructions. He said
that shops were allotted to the shopkeepers with first
come, first served system and tax free for selling
fresh vegetables, fish and meat to Yangoncites.
Officials are to supervise the shopkeepers to serve
the purposes of the tax-free markets. Then, the
commander stressed the need to keep the markets'
environs clean and observe discipline. 

Ministries, Yangon City Development Committee,
regiments and units under Yangon Command, private
producers and cultivators, companies, Myanmar Rice and
Paddy Wholesalers Association and the Ministry of
Industry-1 sell fresh and sea fish, meat, egg, rice,
personal goods and others at the markets daily.
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10. Regional development tasks inspected 

Yangon, 21 Nov - Sagaing Division Peace and
Development Council chairman North-West Command
Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing arrived at the Border
Area National Youths Development Training School in
Tiddim on 11 November morning and inspected teaching
and learning processes there. 

After giving necessary instructions, Commander
Brig-Gen Soe Naing presented stationery and blankets
for the students to Principal U Tin Aung. Then, the
commander and officials inspected terrace farming and
growing of niger along the road to Rikhordor and
arrived at Manipur river crossing Manswung Suspension
Bridge. The commander inspected the camps of the
Immigration and Population Department, the chosen site
for construction of new Manswung Bridge. 

In the afternoon, the commander arrived at the hall of
Rikhordor Basic Education High School and met state
level departmental officials, township level staff and
teachers and townselders. After hearing the reports of
the officials, the commander attended to the needs and
presented stationery and cash for the school to
Township Education Officer U Soe Myint and Schoolhead
U Kyaw Hti. The commander inspected construction sites
for staff housings and ring-road and attended to the
requirements. 
____________
11. Health Minister receives Professor of France

Yangon, 21 Nov - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein
received Professor Dr Philippe Segol of Caen
University Hospital of France at his office at 3 pm
today. 
___________
12. CPT Minister inspects Auto-Exchange, receives
guests

Yangon, 21 Nov - Minister for Communications, Posts
and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw this afternoon
inspected installation of auto-exchange equipment and
condition of electricity supply at Hanthawady
Auto-Exchange. At 3 pm, the minister received Overseas
Business Division Vice-Chairman of LG Electronic Co,
Korea, Mr M S Kim and party at his office. Similarly,
the minister also received Mr Liu Pengcheng of Alcatel
Shanghai Bell Co Ltd, China, and party at his office
at 4 pm. 
___________
13. Minister receives Japanese guests 

Yangon, 21 Nov - Minister for Livestock Breeding and
Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein received Team
Leader of OFCA Mission, Japan, Mr Kohsuke Shimazu and
party at his office at 5 pm today. 
___________
14. Education Minister receives guests 

Yangon, 21 Nov - Minister for Education U Than Aung
received Chairman of Riso Kagaku Corporation, Japan,
Mr Akira Hayama and Chairman of Galaxy Automation
Company Limited, Malaysia, Mr Thomas Khung (JP) and
party at the Diamond Jubilee Hall on Pyay Road this
evening. 

Then, the minister, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win
Maung and officials viewed the multimedia teaching aid
electronic equipment displaying at the hall by Galaxy
Automation Company Limited.
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15. Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs signs
     in Book of Condolences for late Israeli FM

Yangon, 21 Nov - Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U
Khin Maung Win signed in the Book of Condolences at
the Embassy of Israel at 3.45 pm today, in memory of
the late Mr Abba Eban, Former Foreign Minister of the
State of Israel. 
____________
16. Minister for Foreign Affairs meets Bangladeshi
counterpart 

Yangon, 21 Nov - Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win
Aung met visiting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People's Republic of Bangladesh Mr M Morshed Khan MP
and party at his office this morning. 

After meeting with the minister, the Bangladeshi
delegation visited at the National Museum on Pyay
Road, where Director of Department of Cultural
Institute Daw Nu Mya Zan and officials conducted them
round the museum. In the evening, Minister U Win Aung
hosted a dinner in honour of the visiting minister and
party at Zezawa Yeiktha of the ministry.
___________
17. Yangon City Mayor receives guests 

Yangon, 21 Nov - Chairman of Yangon City Development
Committee Mayor U Ko Lay met with Ambassador of Lao
PDR Mr Ly Bounkham and a Malaysian delegation led by
Managing Director Mr Thomas Kung of Galaxy Automation
Co at his office and at the meeting hall (1) of the
City Hall respectively. 
____________
18. Defence Services C-in-C's shield Judo, 
      acrobatics competitions opened

Yangon, 21 Nov - The opening ceremony of the Defence
Services Commander-in-Chief's shield Tatmadaw (Army,
Navy and Air) Judo and acrobatics competition 2002 was
held at the National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna this
morning. On behalf of the Defence Services
Commander-in-Chief, the commander made an opening
speech on the occasion. The competition will last till
28 November. 
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