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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Tuesday, 22 February 2000)

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Prime Minister of Royal Government of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen and Madame Bun Rany Hun Sen conclude visit to Myanmar
Senior General Than Shwe urges officials to systematically assess benefits of completed special projects
General Maung Aye receives Military Attache of Bangladesh
Visiting Cambodian Prime Minister and wife visit Myanma Gems Museum
Command of Western Command hosts dinner in honour of visiting Prime Minister of Cambodia
Secretary-1 receives Chinese Visitors
Secretary-1 attends dinner to mark 45th Nurses Conf of Myanmar Nurses Association
Chief of Staff (Army) attends donations for parade columns of 55th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade
Secretary-2 attends Oki Printers Showroom and Service Centre Opening Ceremony
Secretary-3 attends dinner in honour of Chinese delegation
Students of Asia University Volunteer Centre of Japan donate wheelchairs to Workers Hospital
Organizing Committee for Literary and Arts Competition to mark 55th Anniversary Armed Forces Day meets
National Convention Convening Commission meets
Minister for Industry-1 receives Australian entrepreneurs
46 Gon Nyin Dan Village-tract NLD members resigned of own accord
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(1)Prime Minister of Royal Government of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen and Madame Bun Rany Hun Sen conclude visit to Myanmar
YANGON, 21 Feb - The goodwill delegation led by Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen and Madame Bun Rany Hun Sen left here by special flight this evening at the conclusion of the visit to Myanmar at the invitation of Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council and Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing.
Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council and Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing went to Seinle Kantha State House at 3.20 pm and cordially greeted the visiting Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen, wife and party.
Then, the Senior General and the visiting Prime Minister exchanged souvenirs and posed for documentary photo.
The visiting Prime Minister, wife and delegation members, accompanied by Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing, left Seinle Kantha State House and arrived at Yangon International Airport at 3.40 pm.
Then, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and Madame Bun Rany Hun Sen again bid farewell to Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing.
Along the University Avenue from Seinle Kantha State House and along the route to the airport, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, teachers, students, members of Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade, nurses and the public exceeding 7,000 greeted the guests waving miniature flags of the two countries and chanting slogans for strengthening mutual friendship.
Students at the airport chanted best wishes for the well-being of the Cambodian Prime Minister and wife and Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing and for strengthening friendship between the two countries.
From the aircraft, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and Madame Bun Rany Hun Sen bid farewell to Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing and party.
The special flight carrying the goodwill delegation took off at 4.25 pm.
From the special lounge Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing party bid farewell waving hands to guests.

(2)Senior General Than Shwe urges officials to systematically assess benefits of completed special projects
YANGON, 21 Feb - Special Projects Implementation Committee held meeting No 1/2000 this morning at the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) with an address by Chairman of the Committee Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe.
Senior General Than Shwe said the Special Projects Implementation Committee is making decisions and giving approvals for speedy and effective implementation of major projects required for national progress. All should make concerted efforts for speedy completion of special projects.
It is important to use funds and keep records in accord with the rules and regulations. The respective officials should pay special attention to all sectors for the projects to be free from weakness which may occur owing to the extent of work.
As there remains many projects such as road and bridge projects, irrigation projects and hydel power projects, which should be implemented as special projects, the respective departments should conduct systematic feasibility studies to implement them. Preparations should be made to implement the projects in accord with the priority basis.
Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi reported to the meeting on arrangements being made to reach agreements with foreign companies to conduct oil and gas exploration and drilling.
Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin explained implementation of pumped-water projects, construction of Kyebinat Dam, Kyetmauk-Leiti and Loinampha regulating dams, Kangyigon Dam and Mayanzweba Embankment and extension of another 100,000 acres of paddy fields in Taninthayi Division.
Officials of the Department of Human Settlement and Housing Development presented plans to green the environs of Mandalay International Airport.

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(3)General Maung Aye receives Military Attache of Bangladesh
YANGON, 21 Feb - Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services General Maung Aye received Military Attache of Bangladesh Brigadier Nasiruddin Sarwar, who had completed his tour of duty, and his successor Brigadier-General Salim Akhtar at Dagon Yeiktha of the Ministry of Defence at 9 am today.

(4)Visiting Cambodian Prime Minister and wife visit Myanma Gems Museum
YANGON, 21 Feb - A goodwill delegation led by Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen and Madame Bun Rany Hun Sen, accompanied by Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and wife Daw San Yon, Myanmar Ambassador to Cambodia U Tint Lwin and wife Daw Khin Khin Lwin, Director-General of Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet and wife Daw Saw Mya and officials, arrived at Myanma Gems Museum on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, here, this morning.
Deputy Minister for Mines U Myint Thein and officials reported on matters related to gems and jewellery on display at the museum to members of the goodwill delegation.
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen signed the visiters' book and then Deputy Minister U Myint Thein presented gifts to the prime minister.
Then, the goodwill delegation and party proceeded to Cambodian Embassy on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road and cordially met with Ambassador Mr Nim Chantara and embassy staff.
The goodwill delegation and party left the embassy at 11.50 am.

(5)Command of Western Command hosts dinner in honour of visiting Prime Minister of Cambodia
YANGON, 21 Feb - Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen and Madame Bun Rany Hun Sen and members of goodwill delegation, currently here, at the invitation of Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council and Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing, accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and wife Daw San Yon, Myanmar Ambassador to Cambodia U Tint Lwin and wife, Ambassador of Cambodia to Myanmar Mr Nim Chantara and wife, Director-General of Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet and wife and officials, left Yangon yesterday afternoon by special aircraft and arrived at Thandwe Airport at 2.15 pm.
Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen and Madame Bun Rany Hun Sen and members of goodwill delegation, together with Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and wife went to Annawa Yeiktha on Ngapali Beach by motorcade.
The visiting Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia and Madame Bun Rany Hun Sen and members of goodwill delegation were welcomed along the Ngapali Road by departmental personnel, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association. nurses, members of Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades, members of Myanmar Police Force teachers, students, members of Maternal and Child Welfare Association and local residents numbering 5,000 chanting slogans hailing friendship between the two countries and waving miniature flags.
The visiting Prime Minister and party were welcomed along the road to Annawa Yeiktha hoisting the flags of two countries at the Thandwe Airport and at the archway welcoming the distinguished guests in both Myanmar and English "Warm welcome to Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen and Madame Bun Rany Hun Sen".
At 2.40 pm the visiting Prime Minister and party arrived at Annawa Yeiktha.
The visiting Prime Minister and members played golf at the Ngapali Beach Golf Course together with Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe, Minister U Win Aung and officials.
Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe presented gifts to the visiting Prime Minister.
The visiting Prime Minister and Madame Bun Rany Hun Sen and members strolled along the beach, played golf, bathing in the sea and taking photograph.
In the evening, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council Commander of Western Command Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and wife Daw Khin Hnin Wai hosted dinner in honour of Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen and Madame Bun Rany Hun Sen and members of goodwill delegation at Annawa Yeiktha.
Before dinner, the visiting Prime Minister signed in the visitors book.
Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and wife and the visiting Prime Minister and wife exchanged gifts.
The visiting Prime Minister and wife observed sending of Rakhine traditional hot air balloons into the sky.
Rakhine traditional cultural troupe members entertained the guests with songs and dances.
The visiting Prime Minister and wife presented a flower basket and K 100,000 to Rakhine traditional cultural troupe.
The visiting Prime Minister and wife and party spent the night at Annawa Yeiktha.
The guests left Annawa Yeiktha this morning. They were welcomed by departmental personnel, members of USDA, nurses, members of Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades, members of Myanmar Police, teachers, students, members of Maternal and Child Welfare Association and local residents chanting slogans and waving miniature flags.
At the Thandwe Airport, the visiting Prime Minister and wife and members were seen off by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council Commander of Western Command Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and wife, members of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council, members of Thandwe District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental officials, EC members of District and Township USDA, national races and Rakhine traditional cultural troupe members.
The visiting Prime Minister and wife and members this morning left Thandwe for Yangon by special aircraft.
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(6)Secretary-l receives Chinese Visitors
YANGON, 21 Feb - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received Mr Ma Wenpu and party of Chinese Association for International Understanding at the Ministry of Defence this afternoon.

(7)Secretary-l attends dinner to mark 45th Nurses Conf of Myanmar Nurses Association
YANGON, 21 Feb - A dinner to mark the 45th Nurses Conference of Myanmar Nurses Association was held at the Institute of Nursing on Bogyoke Aung San Road this evening, attended by Chairman of Myanmar National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
It was also attended by the ministers, the deputy ministers, members of Myanmar National Health Committee, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, the directors-general of departments under the Ministry of Health, the rectors, the deputy directors-general, the directors, the medical superintendents, the matrons, the resident representative of WHO, officials of social organizations, retired nurses, Chairperson of MNA Daw E Barbro, Secretary U Khin Maung Win, EC members, delegates and guests. Trainees of Nursing Training School of Yangon General Hospital entertained the guests with a programme of songs and dances.
The Secretary-l presented prizes to model nurses, model sub-nurses associations and winner of poster contests.
The ministers and officials also presented prizes to outstanding nurses.

(8)Chief of Staff (Army) attends donations for parade columns of 55th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade
YANGON, 21 Feb - Hailing the 55th Anniversary Armed Forces Day, the donation ceremony for parade columns which will take part in the 55th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade was held at the hall of Defence Services Museum and Historical Research Institute on Shwedagon Pagoda Road this morning, attended by Chairman of Leading Committee for Observance of the 55th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Chief of Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Reserve Parade Commander Brig-Gen Saw Hla Min reported on donations of well-wishers.
Then, Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo and Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than accepted chicken worth K 200,000 donated by Yangon Command, 245,400 eggs worth K 3.5 million by Shwe Thanlwin Co Group, 7,000 T-shirts worth K 3.5 million by Kambowza Bank, K 1 million and K 2.8 million for 7,000 T-shirts by YCDC, 7,000 thread 'pahsoe' worth K 2.8 million by Ministry of Forestry, 3,000 T-shirts worth K 1.5 million by Myanmar Universal Bank,28,000 slices of butter cookie biscuits and 24,000 packets of sweets worth K 1,190,000 by J & J Company, 2,035 viss of two fishes brand ground-nut oil worth K 1,128,200 by South Dagon Oil Palm Agriculture Group, K 990,000 for seven special shows at Thamada Cinema by Mingala Co,1,000 cartoons of Duya Cigarette worth K 730,000 by Loi Hein Co, 8,500 towels worth K 650,000 by Htoo Trading Co, 8,000 writing pads worth K 500,000 by Shai Family Co, 16,000 bottles of Max soft drinks worth K 320,000 by Pinya Co, 20,000 educative health pamphlets worth K 300,000 by Asia World Co, 7,000 packets of Good Morning cream rolls worth K 250,000 by Myanmar May Hsan Co, 8,500 packets of Oishi brand instant fried food worth K 150,000 by Myanmar Li Wai Wai Foodstuff Industry, one photocopier worth K 300,000 by KMD Co Ltd, one printer worth K 200,000 by Winner Computer Group, five photo albums, 291 books of English and Myanmar versions and five medals by retired minister for foreign affairs U Thi Han and family and 96 books of English and Myanmar versions by Major Lwin Maung (Retd) and family.
On behalf of all well-wishers, Managing Director U Tin Maung Win of Myanmar Li Wai Wai Foodstuff Industry reported on purpose of the donations.
Then, Commander Maj- Gen Khin Maung Than expressed thanks for donations of well-wishers.

(9)Secretary-2 attends Oki Printers Showroom and Service Centre Opening Ceremony
YANGON, 21 Feb - Oki Printers Showroom and Service Centre Opening Ceremony and Product Launch of Earth Computer Systems was held at the Traders Hotel this morning, attended by Secretary-2 of thc State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Managing Director of Oki Data Singapore Mr Koi Chi Honda and Managing Director of Earth Industrial of Myanmar Co Ltd Daw Khaing Zaw formally opened the ceremony.
Then, Secretary-2 Lt- Gen Tin Oo, Brig-Gen Abel, Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe and Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung accepted Oki Printers donated to the Ministry of Defence, the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office, the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Education.
Managing Director Daw Khaing Zaw and Mr Koi Chi, Honda explained about Oki Printers.
Oki Printers have earned fame in America and Europe and have the largest portion of the market.
The showroom together with the technical support and service centre, is opened at 69, Sule Pagoda Road.
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(10)Secretary-3 attends dinner in honour of Chinese delegation
YANGON, 21 Feb - The six-member Chinese delegation led by Vice Minister Mr Wen Pu of International Department of the China, Committee of the Communist Party of China and Senior Adviser to the Chinese Association for International Understanding, accompanied by CEC member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Brig-Gen Thein Aung and EC member of Yangon Division USDA U Tin Maung Win, visited the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Road this afternoon.
The delegations is here at the invitation of the Union Solidarity and Development Association.
U Ba Hsan explained about the National Theatre which was built to mark Myanmar-China friendship.
The leader of the delegation signed in the visitors' book and visited the National Theatre.
The delegation went to Hlinethaya City of Industry where Deputy Director U Tun Lin explained about the city. The Chinese delegation visited Tai Yi Shoe Factory, Wire Factory of Myanma Sigma Cable Co Ltd and FMI City.
Member of the Secretariat of USDA U Ko Lay hosted dinner in honour of the delegation members at Royal Yangon City Hotel.
It was attended by Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Win Myint, Secretary-General of the USDA U Than Aung and CEC members.
U Ko Lay and the Chinese delegation exchanged souvenirs before dinner.

(11)Students of Asia University Volunteer Centre of Japan donate wheelchairs to Workers Hospital
YANGON, 21 Feb - A group comprising professors and 13 students of Asia University Volunteer (Centre) from Asia University in Japan donated 26 wheelchairs to Workers' Hospital under Social Security Board of the Ministry of Labour in the meeting hall of the hospital this morning.
Minister for Labour Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe spoke words of thanks on the occasion.
Professor of Asia University Mr Michiharu Kurita said the study trip to Myanmar is the first one year after Asia University Volunteer Centre has been established. Asia University aims to turn out students who will be able to work for peace and development of Asia. The majority of the Japanese people have not known much about Myanmar except the fact that it is a religious country.
He said that he has already been informed of daily activities of the Myanmar people which are inextricably intertwined with loving kindness and sympathy towards one another, and the main aim of the trip is to study the disposition and traditions of the people of Myanmar.
He added that wheelchairs and school stationery for children have been collected through various ways as well as Internet. School stationery and 25 wheelchairs were sent to the centre by those not only from Asia University but also from all over Japan. On behalf of the Japanese people, the study group will present these donations to children and disabled persons in Myanmar.
He said that another aim of the trip is to know whether there is a voluntary activity wherein students of Asia University can have a practical part, and if there is a voluntary activity in Myanmar in which Japanese students can participate, they can have the chance of coming to Myanmar frequently and making donations to children and disabled persons all the more.
He noted that voluntary activity will contribute towards promotion of dealings between the peoples of two countries and bring about deeper understanding between Japan and Myanmar.
In conclusion, he said that the study group would like to serve as a bridge between two countries and added that the wish implies the translating into action Asia University's aim to contribute towards peace and development of Asia.
Next, student of Asia University Mr Hiroyuki Takashima said they had known nothing except news about Myanmar which appeared on television and in publications, and the aim of the trip is to promote friendship and dealings between two countries.
He added that they will relay their knowledge about social welfare centres and orphanages they have visited and about the Myanmar people and their culture and traditions to Japanese students.
He noted that although the period of the present trip is short, it has been found that peace and tranquillity reigns in the country, and when they visited the Shwedagon Pagoda, it struck wonder into their heart to find out peace and tranquil mind of the devote Myanmar people.
He said that upon studying social activities, they were much pleased at seeing the Government and the people joining hands in doing voluntary work.
Then, Minister Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe accepted wheelchairs handed over by Mr Kurita and Mr Takashima on behalf of the students of Asia University of Japan and presented a certificate of honour to them.
Afterwards, Minister Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe said Social Security Board under the Ministry of Labour provides free medical care for workers of factories and plants in addition to monetary benefits.
In the entire Myanmar, there are 89 clinics, a worker's hospital (250-bed) in Yangon and a workers' hospital in Mandalay which are providing free medical care services to over 430,000 workers.
With regard to implementation of the objectives of the board, wheelchairs are very important for clinics and hospitals.
The wheelchairs donated by the Japanese students will be of great benefit to patients and injured persons.
The minister quoted the guidance of Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council as saying that the Government believes that only citizens who have spiritual and physical development and are imbued with social qualities of high level can strive for improvement of national life, and therefore, the Government is striving with national outlook for development of the social sector which plays a crucial role in efforts for national development.
In conclusion, the minister thanked the students of Asia University Volunteer Centre.
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(12)Organizing Committee for Literary and Arts Competition to mark 55th Anniversary Armed Forces Day meets
YANGON, 21 Feb - A coordination meeting of Organizing Committee for Literary and Arts Competition to mark the 55th Anniversary Armed Forces Day was held at the meeting hall of Defence Services Museum this morning, attended by Chair man of the Organizing Committee Chief of Staff (Air) Brig-Gen Myint Swe.
First, Chairman of the Organizing Committee Chief of Staff (Air) Brig-Gen Myint Swe gave a speech.
Then, chairmen and officials of various work groups (1) took part in the discussions.
The Chairman of the Organizing Committee gave necessary instructions related to reports presented by officials, and gave the concluding remarks.

(13)National Convention Convening Commission meets
YANGON, 21 Feb - The National Convention Convening Commission held its meeting at the meeting hall of NCCC Office at 2 pm today.
It was attended by Chairman of NCCC Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Vice-Chairmen Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and commissions members.
Chairman Maj-Gen Saw Lwin made a speech on the occasion.
Then, National Convention Convening Work Committee and National Convention Convening Management Committee reported on matters concerning the National Convention, followed by a general round of discussion.
The meeting came to a close with the concluding remarks by Chairman Maj-Gen Saw Lwin.

(14)Minister for Industry-1 receives Australian entrepreneurs
YANGON, 21 Feb - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung received Vice-President Mr David Reid of Chemical Asia-Pacific Co of Australia and party at his office this afternoon.
Also present at the call were Deputy Minister and officials of departments and enterprises under the ministry.
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(15)46 Gon Nyin Dan Village-tract NLD members resigned of own accord
YANGON, 21 Feb - Forty-six members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Gon Nyin Dan village-tract in Ngaputaw Township, Ayeyawady Division.
Forty-six members of Gon Nyin Dan village-tract in Ngaputaw Township, Ayeyawady Division, of their own accord resigned by sending letters of resignation to Ngaputaw Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission Office and the party concerned on 28 JULY 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

(16)WEATHER
Maximum temperature on Feb 20-2-2000 was 34.9°C (95°F)
Minimum temperature on Feb 21-2-2000 was 23.0 °C (73°F)

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