THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Friday, 19 November 1999)
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(1)No nation should prescribe for itself the right to intervene in internal affairs of other states To disregard principle of sovereignty will pose a great menace to the world
YANGON, 18 Nov - The Course No1 in Diplomacy organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concluded at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this evening, addressed by Chairman of Myanmar Foreign Affairs Policy CommitteeSecretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Minister for Foreign Affairs presented certificates to trainees.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 had a cordial meeting with course instructors and trainees.
A total of 42 trainees attended the Course No 1 in Diplomacy which lasted three months.
Also present on the occasion were ministers, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, deputy ministers, seniorofficers of the Ministry of Defence, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, department heads,course instructors, special guests and trainees.
(2)Secretary l attends opening ceremony of Photographic Exhibition in the Footsteps of Lord Buddha
YANGON, 18 Nov - The opening ceremony of Photographic Exhibition "In the Footsteps of Lord Buddha" presented by the Embassy of India in Yangon with the cooperation of Ministry of Religious Affairs was held at Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara Road at 8 am today. The ceremong was attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace andDevelopment Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Then, Ambassador of India Mr Shyam Saran extended greetings.
Later, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Minister for Religious Affairs , Minister for Culture, Minister for ForeignAffairs and Ambassador Mr Shyam Saran lighted the oil lamp and opened the exhibition.
Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, ministers and party paid obeisance to the Buddha image in the exhibition hall.
Then, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, ministers and party viewed the documentary photos and religious books at the exhibition.
The exhibition continues till 22 November from 10 am to 5 pm daily.
The exhibition will also be held at the International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University near Buddha's Tooth Relic Pagoda on Dhamma Pala Hill in Mayangon Township between 10 am and 5 pm daily from 26 to 28November.
(3)Leading Committee for Enhancing Economic Cooperation between Myanmar and China holds fifth meeting
YANGON, 18 Nov - The fifth meeting of the Leading Committee for Enhancing Economic Cooperation betweenthe Union of Myanmar and the People's Republic of China took place in the meeting hall of theCommander-in-Chief (Army) this afternoon, was attended by Chairman of the Leading Committee Secretary-1 of theState Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
In his address, the Secretary-l said the Union of Myanmar and the People's Republic of China are cooperating in economic and industrial undertakings under the programmes for enhancing cooperation between the two countries. Just as delegates from PRC have come to Myanmar on study tours and held discussions, so delegates from Myanmar have also gone to PRC on study tours and held discussions.
Secretary 1 went on to say that Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given guidance on development of industries, works for development of industries are to be speeded up. Ministries concerned need to take measures to complete industrial cooperation works between the Union ofMyanmar and the People's Republic of China as quickly as possible.
In conclusion, the Secretary-l urged officials from ministries concerned to report on the progress of work done underMyanmar-China economic cooperation programmes.
Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel reported on conditions of the work done under Myanmar China economic cooperation programmes.
The meeting ended with concluding remarks by the Secretary-1.
Also present at the meeting were heads of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office and departments and officials.
(4)Medicine donated to Ministry of Defence
YANGON, 18 Nov - Well-wisher Managing Director of Woodland Food Co Ltd U Ye Myint and Daw Khin Myo Wai family donated medicine to Ministry of Defence for Tatmadawmen and their families at Defence Services Museum on Shwedagon Pagoda Road this afternoon, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and DevelopmentCouncil Chief of Bureau of Special Operations and Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Well-wisher U Ye Myint explained the donation.
Then, U Ye Myint presented 3,000 bottles of Supavit Vitamin C worth K 1.5 million to Director of MedicalServices Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han who presented a certificate of honour to the well-wishers.
Then, Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han spoke words of thanks.
(5)Minister meets ESCAP officials
YANGON, 18 Nov - Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha met RegionalAdviser of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Miss Hidia Aboleda and SeniorStatistician Dr Viet Voo of United Nations Statistics Division at his office at 4.30 pm today.
Also present at the call were Director-General of Central Statistical Organization and Director-General of PlanningDepartment.
(6)Minister for Information inspects Kyaunggon TV Retransmission Station, Pathein District IPRD
YANGON, 18 Nov - Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, accompanied by Deputy Director-General and Chief Engineer of Myanma Radio and Television and officials, inspected the TV Retransmission Station inKyaunggon, Ayeyawady Division, yesterday morning.
On his arrival at the station, the minister was welcomed by Chairman of Township Peace and Development Counciland members, township level officials, manager of the station.
First, the minister inspected the TV retransmission station.
In giving instructions to the personnel of the TV retransmission station, the minister told them to keep the equipment and spare parts with the systematically compiled accounts, to make efforts to operate the TV retransmission at fullcapacity, to coordinate with departments concerned to enable the people in the division to conveniently enjoy TV programmes.
The minister then proceeded to Pathein by car and arrived there in the evening.
This morning, accompanied by Tactical Operations Commander of South-West Command, Chairman of PatheinDistrict Peace and Development Council and officials, the minister inspected the District IPRD Office again and gave instructions on staff welfare.
The minister also inspected the wall magazine of the District IPRD Office near the eastern archway of theShwemawdaw Mahazedi Pagoda in Pathein and gave instructions on featuring facts about endeavours of the State and the division in the magazine, making preparations for the forthcoming anniversary of the Independence Day, on posting the wall magazine at busy area, and making efforts for increase in the number of membership of the IPRD library.
Then, the minister inspected the site chosen for Pathein TV Retransmission Station.
He also inspected Kyaunggon Township IPRD.
(7)Minister meets Venerable Shi Ming Yi from Singapore
YANGON, 18 Nov - Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin met Venerable Shi Ming Yi from Singapore and party who called at his office at 2 pm today.
Venerable Shi Ming Yi presented US $ 1,500 to Minister for Religious Affairs for the Tooth Relic Pagoda.
Also present at the call were Director-General of Religious Affairs Department, Director General of Department forPromotion and Propagation of the Sasana , Officer on Special Duty at Ministry of Religious Affairs, DeputyDirector-General of Religious Affairs Department and Pro-Rector (Admin) of International Theravada BuddhistMissionary University.
(8)Forest management and techniques course to be opened
YANGON, 18 Nov - The Natural Forest Management and Plantation Establishment Techniques Training Courseis to be opened at the forestry training centre of the Forest Department in Hmawby from 23 November to 29December under the cooperation programme between the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Laos and theMinistry of Forestry of Myanmar.
Seven forestry officers from Laos will attend the course.
High-ranking officers of the Forest Department, Myanmar Timber Enterprise, and the Arid Zones GreeningDepartment will teach them practically and theoretically.
(9)107 members resign from Palaw Township NLD
YANGON, 18 Nov - One hundred and seven members resigned from the National League for Democracy ofPalaw Township, Taninthayi Division.
One hundred and seven members of Palaw Township NLD, Taninthayi Division, of
their own volition, resigned bysending letters of resignation to Palaw Township
Multiparty Democracy General Election Commission Office and theparty concerned
on 7 June 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
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Maximum temperature on Nov17 was 34.5 °C (94 °F)
Minimum
temperature on Nov18 was 20.0 °C (68 °F)
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