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- Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing welcome back General Maung Aye and party on their return from official goodwill visit to India
- Joint Statement on the visit to India by Gen Maung Aye, Vice-Chairman of State Peace and Development Council
- General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San call on President, Vice-President of India
- With Myanmar's entry into ASEAN in 1997, India now has geographical contiguity with ASEAN with which it enjoys full Dialogue Partner status
- Thitagu Sayadaw to perform missionary tasks in Nepal
- Minister inspects Tyre and Rubber Factory No-1
- Deputy Minister inspects rice mills
- Independence Day Information Sub-committee and Exhibition Sub-committee meet
- 31 Minbu (Saku) Township NLD members resign of own accord
(1) Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing welcome back General Maung Aye and party on their return from official goodwill visit to India
YANGON, 21 Nov- Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing welcomed back the Myanmar delegation led by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San who arrived back here by air at 4.10 p.m. today after paying an official goodwill visit to the Republic of India at the invitation of Vice-President of the Republic of India Mr Shri Krishan Kant.
Also present at the Yangon International Airport to welcome back the delegation were Secretary-1 Lt.-Gen Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Secretary-3 Lt.-Gen Win Myint and wife Daw Khin Cho Oo, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt.-Gen Kyaw Than and Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Deputy Prime Ministers Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin and Lt.-Gen Tin Tun and their wives, Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel, Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, officials of the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Charge d'Affaires ai of the Embassy of India Mr Ashok Tomar and wife, Military Attaché Col Shakti Gurung and his staff.
Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San were accompanied by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt.-Gen Tin Oo and wife Daw Khin Than Nwe, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt.-Gen Tin Hla, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and wife Daw San Yon, Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Deputy Chief of the Office of Strategic Studies Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Lt.-Col Khin Maung Kyaw, Director-General Lt.-Col Pe Nyein of the State Peace and Development Council Office and officials of the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(2) Joint Statement on the visit to India by Gen Maung Aye, Vice-Chairman of State Peace and Development Council
1. HE General Maung Aye, Vice-Chairman, State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Myanmar Defence Forces and Commander-in-Chief, Myanmar Army paid a seven-day visit to India from 14-21 November, 2000 at the invitation of HE Shri Krishan Kant, Vice-President of India. General Maung Aye was accompanied by a high-level delegation consisting of HE Lt.-Gen Tin Oo, Secretary-2, SPDC, HE Lt.-Gen Tin Hla, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs, HE Maj-Gen Soe Win, Member of the SPDC and Commander of the North-West Command, HE U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs, HE U Aung Thaung, Minister for Industry-1, HE U Khin Maung Thein, Minister for Finance and Revenue, HE U Thaung, Minister for Science and Technology, HE Maj-Gen Tin Htut, Minister for Electric Power, HE Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister for Commerce and HE Lt.-Col Khin Maung Kyaw, Dy Minister of Industry-II, and other senior officials.
2. During this visit, the leaders of the two countries held discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues. They discussed measures to create favourable conditions for the rapid development of bilateral relations.3. Relations between India and Myanmar are civilization in nature and rooted in a common cultural and religious heritage and geographical contiguity. Leaders of both countries have always maintained a tradition of high level exchanges and personal rapport. With the visit by General Maung Aye this process has been enhanced.
4. In Delhi, HE General Maung and Daw Mya Mya San were accorded a warm ceremonial welcome by HE Shri Krishan Kant, Vice-President of India and Shrimati Suman Krichan Kant, HE General Maung Aye and Daw Mya Mya San called on HE Shri KR Narayanan, President of India and Shrimati Usha Narayanan. He held discussions with HE the Vice-President, HE Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister HE Shri Jaswant Singh, Minister of External Affairs, HE Shri LK Advani, Home Minister, Shri Omar Farooq Abdulla, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, and Shrimati Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition.
5. The discussions between the Prime Minister and the Vice-Chairman, State Peace and Development Council covered a wide range of areas, including economic cooperation, trade, cross border projects and activities, international terrorism, drug trafficking, cooperation in the field of culture, human resource development, science and technology, and regional cooperation within the framework of BIMST-EC, of which both countries are members, as also under the aegis of India-ASEAN dialogue partnership. The two sides expressed satisfaction at the all round progress in relations in the past few years. At the same time, it was agreed that the present level of interaction, specially in the economic and commercial fields did not reflect the potential of such relations. Both sides reaffirmed their desire to promote bilateral relations to a qualitatively higher and dynamic stage. They also agreed that they could benefit from various regional cooperation programmes in which they are participating, such as BIMST-EC and India-ASEAN cooperation.
6. The two sides agreed to take steps to ensure peace and tranquility along the India-Myanmar border, and to give content to cross border cooperation, which would directly benefit populations living on both sides of the border. They recognized the need to establish the necessary infrastructure in terms of cross border transport and communication links, promote more frequent exchanges both at the government and people-to-people level and actively encourage the business communities of both countries to take advantage of the many economic complementarities between the two countries. The Tamu-Kalemyo highway which will link India's north-east with the western part of the Myanmar and beyond would contribute significantly to this cross border cooperation. The highway is expected to be handed over soon to the Myanmar Government.
7. The two sides also discussed progress in other proposed cross border projects, viz the Tamanthi Hydroelectric project and the Kaladan River Navigation, Road and Gas Pipeline Project, and agreed to take necessary steps to expedite ongoing investigations and feasibility studies.
8. An agreement to extend a US $ 15 million Indian credit to Myanmar was signed during the visit by the Finance Ministers of the two countries. Both sides noted with satisfaction that an earlier Indian credit of US$ 10 million was utilized by the Myanmar side for setting up industrial plants and for supply of railway rolling stock. The new credit line will also be used for sourcing industrial and electrical equipment from India.
9. During his stay in India HE General Maung Aye and his delegation visited places of Buddhist pilgrimage. General Maung Aye also travelled to Bangalore where he visited a number of scientific and industrial establishments and organisations working in the fields of Information Technology, industrial and agricultural machinery, electronics, agriculture, aeronautics and space research. In Delhi, the Confederation of Indian Industry hosted a luncheon in honour of General Maung Aye and his delegation to enable them to meet and interact with leading Indian businessmen and industrialists and discuss possibilities of cooperation. General Maung Aye and his delegation also visited Agra and Udaipur.
10. HE General Maung Aye extended a cordial invitation to HE Shri Krishan Kant, Vice President of India to pay on official visit to Myanmar. The invitation was accepted with pleasure. Mutually convenient dates for the visit will be decided through diplomatic channels.11. On behalf of He Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman State Peace and Development Council and Prime Minister of Myanmar. General Maung Aye extended cordial invitations to He Shri K R Narayanan, President of India and Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India, respectively to pay visits to Myanmar. The invitations were accepted with pleasure and mutually convenient dates would be decided through diplomatic channels. The President and Prime Minister of India respectively requested He General Maung Aye to convey to He Senior General Than Shwe an invitation to visit India at a mutually convenient date.
12. The Myanmar delegation thanked the Government and people of India for the warm and friendly reception and gracious hospitality extended to the delegation.
New Delhi November 21, 2000
(3) General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San call on President, Vice-President of India
YANGON, 21 Nov-A ceremony to welcome Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San who were on an official goodwill visit to India, was held in front of the Rashtrapati Bhawan President Palace in New Delhi at 10 am on 17 November. Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San left Maurya Sheraton Hotel in a motorcade for the President Palace at 9.45 am. On arrival at the palace at 10 am, General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San flanked by the cavalry were warmly welcomed by Vice-President of India Shri Krishan Kant and wife Shri Mati Suman Krishan Kant.
Next, General Maung Aye was ushered by Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of External Affairs Mr Mambir Singh to the dais. Meanwhile, Daw Mya Mya San, wife of Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye, together with Vice-President of India and wife, took the designated place. Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt.-Gen Tin Oo and wife Daw Khin Than Nwe, members of Myanmar goodwill delegation and officials of India also took designated places. The Guard of Honour played the National Anthems of the Union of Myanmar and the Republic of India. General Maung Aye then inspected the Guard of Honour of the Armed Forces of India (Army, Navy and Air). Indian Vice-President Shri Krishan Kant presented the welcoming ministers and officials to General Maung Aye. General Maung Aye also presented the members of the goodwill delegation to the Vice-President of India. Later, General Maung Aye met reporters. He said Myanmar and India have been friendly nations since ancient times, and the purpose of his visit to India was to strengthen existing friendly relations.
Also present together with General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San were Secretary-2 Lt.-Gen Tin Oo and wife Daw Khin Than Nwe, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt.-Gen Tin Hla, Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win, Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and wife Daw San Yon, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut, Deputy Chief of Strategic Studies Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Lt.-Col Khin Maung Kyaw, Myanmar Ambassador U Tin Lat and wife Daw Khin Swe Win, , Director-General of the State Peace and Development Council Office Lt.-Col Pe Nyein, Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Thaung Tun and officials.
Also present together with the Vice-President of India and wife were Minister of Home Affairs Shri L K Advani and senior officials. Delhi streets and margs saw the flags of two nations and multicolored flags posted at corners and along, and welcoming signboards bearing the photos of General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San at roundabouts. After the official welcoming ceremony by the Vice-President and wife, General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and party proceeded to Mahatama Ghandi Memorial at Rajghat.
They laid a wrath at the memorial and paid tribute. General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San scattered flowers on the memorial and signed the distinguished visitors book. Afterwards, they left in a motorcade for Maurya Sheraton Hotel where they would stay. Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San paid a courtesy call on President of the Republic of India Shri Kochril Raman Narayanan and wife Smt Usha Narayanan at Rashtrapati Bhawan at 6.45 p.m.
Also present together with General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San were Secretary 2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt.-Gen Tin Oo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt.-Gen Tin Hla, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, and together with the Indian President were Maj-Gen Bhopinder Singh, the Secretary and the Head of Protocol of the Ministry of External Affairs and other officials. After having documentary photos taken, the two parties discussed bilateral cooperation. General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San called on Vice-President of India Shri Krishan Kant and wife Shri Mati Suman Krishan Kant at Hyderabad House.
Before the call, General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and the Indian Vice-President and wife and party had souvenir photos taken. Also present together with General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San were Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt.-Gen Tin Oo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt.-Gen Tin Hla, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, and together with the Indian Vice-President were the Secretary and the Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of External Affairs and other officials.
After the call, General Maung Aye and the Indian Vice-President witnessed the signing of an Agreement on Extending the Indian Line of Credit for Myanmar. Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein and Minister of Finance of India Shri Yashwant Sinha signed the agreement. Afterwards, the Indian Vice-President and wife hosted dinner in honour of Myanmar delegation led by General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San. At the dinner, Indian Vice-President Shri Krishan Kant made a toast. Next, General Maung Aye made a toast.
After the dinner, General Maung Aye and wife, and party returned in a motorcade to Maurya Sheraton Hotel where they stayed for the night.
(4) With Myanmar's entry into ASEAN in 1997, India now has geographical contiguity with ASEAN with which it enjoys full Dialogue Partner status
YANGON, 21 Nov-The following is the speech by His Excellency Shri Krishan Kant, Vice-President of the Republic of India at the Banquet given in honour of General Maung Aye, Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar in New Delhi on 17 November:
Your Excellency General Maung Aye, Daw Mya Mya San, Distinguished guests from the Union of Myanmar,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome Your Excellency on your visit to our country. Your brief visit to Shillong early this year, would have given you a glimpse of multi-faceted India. We are glad, we now have an opportunity to show you our country on a larger canvas. Excellency, India and Myanmar are no strangers to each other. Our peoples are linked by bonds of geography, history and culture. Relations between our two countries span several centuries. Numerous references to our age-old ties can be found in the Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. For Indians, Myanmar is Brahmadesh, or the sacred land of Lord Brahma. Indian sailors, traders and explorers who visited Myanmar centuries ago gave her the name of Swarnabhumi the golden land. Our ties were reinforced by the spread of Buddhism, which originated in India and, soon found innumerable followers in other countries, including Myanmar. In our approach to life and, to problems confronting humanity, both our countries find guidance in the teachings of Lord Buddha. The sacred site of Bodh Gaya, which Your Excellency has visited, and the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, are testimony to the strong bonds that have all along existed between our peoples through time.
Our common struggle against colonial rule and foreign domination further cemented our historical bonds. The last ruler of Myanmar, King Thibaw died in exile in Ratnagiri in India, while Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Emperor of India lies buried in his place of exile in Yangon. The tomb of Bahadur Shah Zafar remains an important symbol for us, commemorating, as it does, the leader who was rallying point for Indians of all faiths during our First War of Independence in 1857. It is at this very site that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose gave the clarion call of " Dilli chalo", or "Let"s march to Delhi" in 1944.
India's struggle for independence found an echo in the hearts of the people of Myanmar. Similarly, we in India were inspired by your own spirit of freedom and courageous resistance to foreign domination. Several of our distinguished nationalist leaders like Lokmanya Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal, were imprisoned in Mandalay Jail. The Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi travelled extensively through Myanmar. During his visits, in 1902, 1915 and 1929, his speeches to various public gatherings reflect a deep sense of friendship and mutual support between our peoples in their struggle against colonialism. Your leaders, too, travelled to India and established close contacts with their counterparts in the Indian national movement. General Aung San himself was a delegate to the historic Ramgarh Session of the Indian National Congress in 1940. It is this shared heritage and experience which laid the foundation, in the post-independence era of an excellent tradition of regular and high level exchanges between our leaders. We are happy that with Your Excellency's current visit, this tradition is once again being renewed.
Excellency, as a developing country, facing the extended consequences of colonialism, we in India have, since Independence, worked to equip our people with the knowledge, skills and technology that today's global environment requires. Fifty years are a brief spell in the span of history of a country; yet we have justifiable reasons to be satisfied with our achievements in the fields of agriculture, education, health, economy, science and technology, especially information technology; which have been recognized by the international community. We are equally pleased that we have, within the constraints of our resources, shared our experiences with friendly developing countries. It is India's privilege to be a partner in the socio-economic development of Myanmar. In recent years, we have made a good beginning through a rapidly expanding programme of political, economic, scientific and technical and cultural exchanges, as well as through several projects that the two countries are jointly pursuing.
Excellency, we share long land and maritime borders. Communities living along both sides of our border share family, social and religious ties. It is essential that we make joint efforts to develop these border areas. there are several cross border projects, which have the potential of transforming the economics of these regions. One such project, which is nearing completion, is the Tamu-Kalewa highway. This highway will form an important link from the Indian-Myanmar border to central Myanmar, and the commercial and cultural centre of Mandalay. Such infrastructure projects would promote travel, tourism and commerce between people living along the border as well as in the interior. We are certain both countries will make every effort to realise the full potential of such infrastructure projects.
Excellency, of the many threats to world peace and development, perhaps, there is none as dangerous as international terrorism, with its close links to drug trafficking, religious extremism and fundamentalism and trade in illicit arms. Development can best take place when such forces are successfully combated, in an international framework of cooperation, where national sovereignty and boundaries are respected, and where non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries remains the guiding principle of international relations. It is this spirit of cooperation and friendship that guides our relations with our other countries, especially our neighbours like Myanmar.
In our own region, we attach great priority to regional economic cooperation. With Myanmar's entry into ASEAN in 1997, India now has geographical contiguity with ASEAN with which it enjoys full Dialogue Partner status. India and Myanmar are both active participants in BIMST-EC which could evolve, in time, into a dynamic economic community around the Bay of Bengal. Our close bilateral relations are thus being enriched by a growing regional dimension to our cooperation.
While celebrating Myanmar's independence on January 4, 1948, our first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru said: " India and Burma have been so closely associated in the past that anything that happens in either country affects the other. In the future I have no doubt that our association will be even closer. Not only do our common sentiments demand it, but the whole trend of events in the world and in Asia point to this closer association " Excellency, these words spoken more than 50 years ago, continue to be relevant to our relations today.
Excellency, in this context, your visit to India is an important landmark in the history of our bilateral relations and will undoubtedly impart greater substance and higher momentum to our relations. leading towards a genuine partnership between two long-standing friends and neighbours.
Excellency, may I wish you and the members of your delegations, a very pleasant and fruitful stay in India? I hope you will go back to Myanmar with fond memories of our country. Distinguished guests, may I request you to join me in a toast:
- to the good health of His Excellency General Maung Aye and Daw Mya Mya San;
- to the good health of the distinguished members of the Myanmar delegation;
- to peace, prosperity and well-being for the people of the Myanmar; and
- to the enduring friendship between our two peoples and countries.
Myanmar will never allow unfriendly elements to use her territory to carry out acts that may be deemed hostile to India
YANGON, 21 Nov-The following is the speech by General Maung Aye, Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar at the Banquet given in his honour by His Excellency Shri Krishan Kant, Vice-President of the Republic of India in New Delhi on 17 November:
Your Excellency Vice-President Shri Krishan Kant, Shrimati Suman Krishan Kant, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Allow me first of all to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Government and people of India for the most warm and generous hospitality extended to me and my wife and to the members of my delegation since our arrival in this extraordinary country of immense beauty and cultural diversity.
This is my first visit to New Delhi. However, I had the opportunity to visit Shillong earlier in the year and it provided me with a glimpse of India's rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty. I am delighted to be back to renew old friendships and to make new ones. I am confident that my visit will rekindle the flame of friendship that has existed between our two countries and peoples since time immemorial. I would also like to thank Your Excellency for the kind words you have expressed about me and my country. I fully share your sentiments regarding the strong bonds of friendship that tie our two countries.
Our two countries have maintained close and cordial relations throughout our history. We not only share cultural, social and religious traditions but also hold similarity of views in international affairs. Together with like-minded countries, Myanmar and India have been in the vanguard in promoting world peace and disarmament and cooperation among nations. Myanmar and India were among the initiators of the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence. It is a tribute to our leaders that these principles, based on sovereign equality of all states, territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs remain valid to this day. The relations between our two countries based on the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence have withstood the test of time and have always been warm and friendly.
In recent years, the traditional ties of friendship have been strengthened by our common desire to give tangible effect to the relations by increasing cooperation in trade and commerce as well as in technical fields. The recently completed Kalay-Tamu road project stands testimony to the goodwill and friendship between our two countries and peoples. The road will not only facilitate trade and commerce between the two sides but also contribute to peace and prosperity of the region. May I take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Government of India for providing credit to upgrade our railways and industries.I am happy to note that a new credit agreement amounting to US $ 15 million has been signed today. We have followed with keen interest India's achievements in the information and communications technologies and in its endeavour to bring the benefits of economic growth to all its people. India's efforts to eradicate poverty, to educate its children and to fight disease deserve commendation. We in Myanmar too are committed to ensuring a better quality of life for all our people.
Today we are enjoying peace and tranquility as never before and are endeavouring to build a new and modern nation on this foundation of peace. I am happy to be able to say that the Myanmar-India border is one of peace and harmony. As close neighbours who share a long land and sea boundary, there are times when problems do arise. However, such problems have always been addressed satisfactorily and have never been allowed to disturb the even keel of our relations. In this regard, allow me to reiterate that Myanmar will never allow unfriendly elements to use our territory to carry out acts that may be deemed hostile to India.
On our part, we welcome the assurances given by India that it would not allow negative elements to operate against Myanmar. We note with satisfaction the cooperation between our authorities concerned in the border areas. We in Myanmar are gratified to note that our neighbouring countries in South Asia have been successful in foreign a distinct regional identity in SAARC and that the organization has indeed achieved significant results during its 15 years of existence.
We are hopeful that the growing spirit of regional cooperation will pave the way for a new era of peace and prosperity. Such a development would no doubt serve the cause of peace and stability in our part of the world. Myanmar considers it important to promote cooperation among neighbouring countries and has, therefore, been participating actively in the BIMST-EC grouping. Myanmar is privileged to be the group's coordinator for the energy sector and will be honoured to assume the Chairmanship of BIMST-EC in the coming year.
May I assure you we will do our best to ensure the success of this important regional forum for cooperation. Allow me to express the hope that my visit to India will usher in a new era of increased cooperation between out two countries and peoples. On behalf of my wife and my delegation and on my own behalf, I would like once again to express our gratitude to the Government and people of India for the warmth and friendliness with which we have been received in New Delhi and at every place we visited in your beautiful land.Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, May I now propose a toast to;
- The health and happiness of His Excellency, the Vice President of the Republic of India Shri Krishan Kant and Shrimati Suman Krishan Kant; and
- the continued progress and prosperity of India.
(5) Thitagu Sayadaw to perform missionary tasks in Nepal
YANGON, 21 Nov- Adhipati of Sagaing Hills Thitagu World's Buddhist Tekkatho Ovadacariya of the International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Honorary Professor Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika-dhaja Maha Dhammakahtika Bahujana Hitadhara Ashinnanissara left here by air for Nepal to perform missionary tasks there. The Sayadaw is to sponsor the ordination of 25 Nepalese men, and preach over 100 people on meditation and Vipassana at Lumbini Park, the Birthplace of Lord Buddha. He was seen off at Yangon International Airport by his lay disciples.
Myanmar delegation leaves for Indonesia
YANGON, 21 -A Myanmar delegation led by Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi left here for Indonesia by air this afternoon to attend UN-ESCAP High Level Meeting sponsored by UN Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific Region to be held in Indonesia. The delegation members were seen off at Yangon International Airport by Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Deputy Minister for Energy U Tin Tun and departmental heads of the ministry. Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi was accompanied by Executive Geological Officer U Tin Zaw Myint of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise.
(6) Minister inspects Tyre and Rubber Factory No 1
YANGON, 21 Nov- Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, accompanied by officials, arrived at Tyre and Rubber Factory No 1 of Myanma Tyre and Rubber Industries in Thaton, Mon State, on 19 November. Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and party inspected installation of Duplex Extruding Set at the factory. Managing Director of Myanma Tyre and Rubber Industries U Oo Zun and Factory Manager U Myint Naing conducted them round the factory.
The next day, Managing Director U Oo Zun and Factory Manager U Myint Naing explained the production of factory, condition of raw materials and staff welfare programme to the minister. The minister gave instructions to them and inspected the factory.
The minister and party inspected construction of Tissa building by Myanma Industrial Construction Services on the Kyaikhtiyoe pagoda platform in the evening. Planning Manager U Khin Win explained the construction work to the minister. Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin gave suggestions.
Minister tours airports in Mandalay Division, Shan State
YANGON, 21 Nov- Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, accompanied by Director-General U Win Maung of Department of Civil Aviation and Chief Flight Officer U Win Thein of Myanma Airways, arrived at Mandalay International Airport yesterday morning. General Manager Lt.-Col Tun Hlaing of Mandalay International Airport conducted the minister round the airport. The minister gave necessary instructions.
The minister and party left for Heho Airport. He inspected sanitation work carried out at Heho Airport and greening tasks of the airport. On arrival at Tachilek Airport, the minister inspected extension of 2,400-foot-long runway at the southern part of the airport, construction of the turning point, paving the runway and gave instructions on the work. At Kengtung Airport, the minister heard reports on extension of the airport by Deputy Superintending Engineer U Aung Kyaw Myint and extension of targeted runway, progress of work, remaining tasks and financial matters. The minister inspected extension of the airport and left instructions. The minister and party left Kengtung and arrived back here by air this evening.
(7) Deputy Minister inspects rice mills
YANGON, 21 Nov - Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan met the Ayeyawady Division Manager of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading, officials, local authorities and members of Township Union Solidarity and Development Association in Einme, Ayeyawady Division, on 19 November. Matters relating to crop purchase and tasks of USDA were discussed. In Myaungmya Township, the deputy minister discussed with staff of MAPT the aims of the ministry and crop purchase and looked into the requirements presented by officials. Accompanied by officials, the deputy minister inspected a crop purchase centre in the township. During inspection of rice mills and a bran oil mill yesterday, he discussed regular maintenance of machinery and the production sector and inspected renovation of warehouses. He then inspected rice mills, a briquette factory and test operation of paddy dryers in Einme Township. He urged the officials to disseminate knowledge to farmers on the effectiveness of the paddy dryers.
Yangon Mayor meets Japanese visitors
YANGON, 21 Nov-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay met Director Mr Kazuhisa Yamaguchi of Tokyo Metropolitan Government and party at his office at 10 am today. Also present were Vice-Chairman of YCDC Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Secretary Col Myint Aung, Joint Secretary U Kyi Win, committee members of YCDC, heads of departments and officials.
(8) Independence Day Information Sub-committee and Exhibition Sub-committee meet
YANGON, 21 Nov - The 53rd Anniversary Independence Day Information Subcommittee and Exhibition Sub-committee held a meeting this afternoon at Information and Public Relations Department on Pansodan Street. Present at the meeting were Chairman of the 53rd Anniversary Independence Day Information Sub-committee and Exhibition Sub-committee Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein and members of the sub-committees. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein said as in the previous years coordinated measures should be taken for the effectiveness of the tasks. The exhibition should highlight the essence of independence and should uplift the viewers' spirit to safeguard independence. Member of the Exhibition Sub-committee Director-General of IPRD U Chit Naing explained formation of the subcommittees and their tasks. Secretary of the Information Sub-committee Director of Myanma Radio and Television U Ko Ko Htwe and Secretary of the Exhibition Sub-committee Director of IPRD U Tun Min reported to the meeting on tasks of their respective bodies. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by Brig-Gen Aung Thein.
Refresher Course on Facts for life (HIV/AIDS) for Housewives opened
YANGON, 21 Nov-Refresher Course on Facts for life (HIV/AIDS) for Housewives co-sponsored by Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association, and UNICEF was opened at the meeting hall of MMCWA, at the corner of Parami and Thanthuma Streets, this afternoon, attended by Chairperson of MMCWA and CEC members, officials of UNICEF, course instructors and trainees. Chairperson of MMCWA Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe and Head of Nutrition and Health, UNICEF Dr Pichkko Henonen made speeches. The 23-day course is being attended by 44 trainees from four of townships in Taninthayi Division.
(9) 31 Minbu (Saku) Township NLD members resign of own accord
YANGON, 21 Nov-Thirty-one members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Minbu (Saku) Township, Magway Division. Thirty-one members of Minbu (Saku) Township NLD, Magway Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Minbu (Saku) Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 11 May 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
WEATHER REPORT
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Forecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 22nd November 2000: Intermittent rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 60%
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