PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

7 June 2004

Source: “The New Light of Myanmar” 08 June 2004 at  http://www.ibiblio.org/obl/docs/NLM2004-06-08.pdf  http://mission.itu.ch/MISSIONS/Myanmar/n-convention/n-convenindex.htm and http://www.myanmar.com/nlm/

 

Coord meeting of NCC Commission, Work Committee, Management Committee held

YANGON, 7 June — The Coordination Meeting No 7/2004 of National Convention Convening Commission, Work Committee and Management Committee was held at the meeting hall of Anawrhahta Yeiktha, Nyaunghnapin Camp, Hmawby Township this morning with an address by Chairman of NCCC Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein.

Also present at the meeting were Secretary of NCCC Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan and members, Secretary of the Work Committee U Thaung Nyunt and members, Chairman of the Management Committee Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung and members.

Joint-Secretary-2 of NCCC Director-General of Pyithu Hluttaw Office U Myint Thein acted as master of ceremonies.

First, Chairman of NCCC Lt-Gen Thein Sein delivered an address. In his address, he said that priority is being given to tasks for holding the National Convention as they are the national concerns. Thus, strenuous efforts are to be made for successful holding of the meeting. There will be different ideas since the Convention is being attended by a wide array of national races. Constructive and sound ideas capable of serving the interests of the State and the people are to be accepted in accord with the six objectives of the Convention and 104 basic principles.

He urged officials concerned to make efforts with goodwill and a sense of duty for the welfare of the delegates.

Next, Secretary of NCCC Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan reported on matters relating to permission of outpass of the delegates and their arrival on time to their respective hostels from 4 to 6 June and visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda and Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image by the delegates on 5 June.

Afterwards, on behalf of the Chairman of NCCC, Secretary U Thaung Nyunt reported on paper compilation of the delegates, Chairman of the Work Committee Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung on health of delegates and those undergoing medical treatment and administrative measures for the delegates.

This was followed by a general round of discussions. The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by NCCC Chairman Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Thein Sein.


National Convention delegates entertained

YANGON, 7 June — The Entertainment and Welfare Subcommittee of the National Convention Convening Management Committee organizes entertainment programmes for delegates to the National Convention daily at the gymnasium of Nyaunghnapin Camp. Yesterday evening, the delegates were entertained with songs by singers, actors and actresses to the accompaniment of the Aurora Music Band.

Chairman of the National Convention Convening Commission Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein and Vice Chairman Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut, Secretary of the commission Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan and commission members, Vice Chairman of the NationalConvention Convening Work Committee Attorney-General U Aye Maung, Secretary U Thaung Nyunt and work committee members, Chairman of the management committee Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung and committee members were also entertained.

Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan presented cash awards provided by NCCC to artistes through officials. Next, Secretary of the Myanmar Music Asiayon Kantkawtaw U Myo Aung accepted cash awards for the Aurora Music Band presented by Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung. After the concert, Lt-Gen Thein Sein and party cordially greeted the artistes.

Source: http://www.myanmar.com/nlm/enlm/Jun08_nc1.html

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Proposals read, meeting of panel of chairmen held

YANGON, 7 June — The proposals presentation of delegate groups of political parties, national races and State service personnel and coordination meeting of panel of chairmen of delegate groups of other invited persons and workers to the National Convention were held at the respective venues of Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby Township, Yangon Division, this morning and this evening, attended by members of the panel of chairmen and delegates.

Delegate group of political parties

Meeting of the delegate group of political parties was held at the meeting hall-1 this morning. U Tun Yin Law of National Unity Party presided over the meeting. Deputy Director U Khin Maung Pyu and Assistant Director Daw Yin Yin Than of the working group-3 of the National Convention Convening Work Committee acted as mater and co-master of ceremonies. First, the master of ceremonies announced the start of the meeting with the permission of the chairmen as there were 89.66 per cent of the delegates. Next, Meeting Chairman U Tun Yin Law made a speech.

Delegates U Saw Than Aung and U Mahn Tin Maung (a) U Mahn Myo Nyunt of Union Kayin League presented their combined proposals concerning detailed basic principles to be laid down for the sharing of power in legislative, executive and judicial sectors to be included in drafting the State Constitution.

The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by the meeting chairman at 10 am.

Delegate groups of national races

The proposals presentation of the delegate group of national races was held at Pyidaungsu Hall this morning. U Maung Hla (a) U Hla Myint presided over the meeting together with Duwa Zoke Daung of Shan State (North) and U Kyaw Din (a) U Htay Rei of Kayah State. Deputy Director U Thein Tun and Assistant Director U Than Tun of working group-5 of the National Convention Work Committee acted as master and co-master of ceremonies. First, the master of ceremonies announced the start of the meeting with the permission of the chairmen as there were 96.68 per cent of the delegates. Next, Meeting Chairman U Maung Hla (a) U Hla Myint of Taninthayi Division made an opening speech.

Next, proposals of delegate groups of national races on clarification of the National Convention Convening Work Committee concerning detailed basic principles to be laid down for the sharing of power to be included in the drafting of the State Constitution were read.

First, proposals of delegates of Kachin State national races were read by U Pon Ri Mehn and Daw Inbran Dwebhu of Kachin State while proposals of national races of Bago Division were read by U Kyaw Tint and Daw Dr Thin Thin Yi of Bago Division. Next, the proposals were presented to the meeting chairman and the meeting came into recess.

Next, the proposals of the delegate group of national races of Mandalay Division were read by U Aung Tun and Daw Tin Tin Win of Mandalay Division and they were submitted to the Chairman.

In the afternoon session, the proposals of the delegate group of national races of Rakhine State were read by U Aung Zan Wai and Daw Ma Khin Win of Rakhine State and the proposals of the delegate group of national races of Ayeyawady Division by U Zaw Tun and Daw Nan Ohnmar Mya. The proposals were then submitted to the Chairman. The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by the chairman.

Delegate group of workers

The coordination meeting between the panel of chairmen and leaders of proposals compilation groups of delegate group of workers was held at the meeting hall-5 at 9 am. Present were members of panel of chairmen Dr Myo Thant Tin of Yangon Division, U Kyaw Myo Win of Bago Division, U Bo Thein of Shan State (East), U Khin Maung Aye of Sagaing Division and U Kyaw Win Tun and leaders of proposals compilation groups of delegate group of workers. They discussed compilation of the proposals of the delegate of workers to be submitted to the plenary meeting of the National Convention.

Delegate group of State service personnel

The panel of chairmen of the delegate group of State service personnel held at the coordination at the meeting hall.The meeting was presided over by Maj-Gen Aung Thein of the Ministry of Defence together with U Ko Ko Kyaw of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and U Myat Ko of the Ministry of Home Affairs as members of the panel of chairmen. Deputy Director U Htay Win of National Convention Work Committee of working group-9 acted master of ceremonies with Assistant Director U Htain Min as joint master of ceremonies.

Altogether 106 delegates out of 109, attended the meeting. Maj-Gen Aung Thein of the Ministry of Defence delivered a speech.

Next, U Hsan Tun of the Ministry of Mines, U Kyaw Myint of the Ministry of Industry-1, U Chit Khin of the Ministry of Transport, Daw Myat Myat Ohn Khin of the Ministry of Health, U Ba Myint of the Ministry of Home Affairs and U Nyan Tun of Supreme Court submitted proposals on clarifications made by the National Convention Work Committee. The meeting came to a close at 11 am after concluding remark by the chairman.

Delegate group of other invited persons

The panel of chairman of the delegate group of other invited persons held the coordination meeting at the meeting hall-9 at 9 am. Present were Vice-Chairman U Sai Aung Tun of Myanmar History Committee, U Aung Hkam Hti of Shan State (South) Special Region-2, Secretary U Tun Aung Chein of Myanmar History Committee, U Pao Laik Kham of Shan State (North) Special Region-2 Deputy Director U Aung Kyi and Assistant Director U Win Myint of Work Committee working group-10. They discussed matters relating to compilation of the proposal to be submitted to the plenary meeting of the National Convention.

Source: http://www.myanmar.com/nlm/enlm/Jun08_nc2.html