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- Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing leave for Singapore to attend Fourth ASEAN Informal Summit
- Myanmar and India find opportunities and sectors of bilateral cooperation General Maung Aye and delegation meet Indian industrialists
- Secretary-2 receives Chinese goodwill delegation
- Secretary-2 hosts dinner in honour of Chinese goodwill delegation
- Wellwishers donate cash and kind for social welfare activities of Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise
- News in Brief
- Symposium on Tobacco and Health held
- Minister for Industry-1 inspects Bicycle Factory
- Chinese TV delegation visits Shwedagon Pagoda, MRTV, Myawady TV
(1) Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing leave for Singapore to attend Fourth ASEAN Informal SummitYANGON, 23 Nov- At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore Mr Goh Choke Tong, Myanmar delegation led by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Prime Minister Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing left here by special flight for Singapore this morning to attend the Fourth ASEAN Informal Summit and Meetings of the ASEAN Heads of State/Government and Heads of State/Government of the People's Republic of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea to be held in Singapore on 23 November.
Prime Minister Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing were seen off at Yangon International Airport 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, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and wife, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint and wife, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Kyaw Than, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Deputy Prime Ministers Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin and Lt-Gen Tin Tun and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla and their wives, ministers, senior Tatmadaw officers of the Ministry of Defence, Dean of Diplomatic corps Ambassador of Lao People's Democratic Republic Mr Ly Bounkham and Ambassadors and Charge d' Affairs ai of the foreign embassies in Myanmar, resident representatives of UN agencies and their wives, military and civilian officials.
Prime Minister Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing were accompanied by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win and Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Kyaw Myint.
(2) Myanmar and India find opportunities and sectors of bilateral cooperation General Maung Aye and delegation meet Indian industrialists
Yangon, 23 Nov - The meeting between Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and official goodwill Myanmar delegation, who were on a friendly visit to India, and the chairman and members of the board of directors of the Confederation of India Industry and Indian industrialists was held at Le Meridian Hotel in New Delhi on 17 November afternoon.
Chairman of CII Mr Arum Bharat Ram extended greetings. Speaking at the meeting, General Maung Aye said Myanmar and India have been friendly nations since ancient times and there have been bilateral relations between the peoples of the two nations.
He expressed hope that his visit has further strengthened the existing bilateral cooperation. He said Myanmar regained her independence on 4 January 1948; but due to the internal strife, the country did not achieve progress and lagged behind in development. The present government since its assumption of the State duties has given priority to the national peace and stability; and the 17 armed groups understanding the goodwill of the State and the Tatmadaw returned to the legal fold and are implementing national development tasks together with the government. Due to the efforts of the government, the nation is able to lay good foundations in the political, economic, social and administrative sectors. As the Union of Myanmar is home to 135 national races, the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs was set up to work for the development of the entire nation including the border areas.
In addition to fulfilling the basic requirements of the transport, health and education sectors, the government is also creating favourable economic opportunities. Poppy cultivation and production in the former poppy cultivated areas are declining as the areas are achieving greater peace and stability, progress in economic and social sectors and enjoying a higher living standard. All the targets were realized in implementing the first four-year short-term economic plan which began in 1992. This is the final year of the five year economic plan, which began in 1996-97; during the five-year plan period, the nation has seen the annual GDP growths exceeding the respective year's targets. This year's per capita income is K 44,000 up 23 times from K 1,940 in 1988. As the national economy is growing, the nation is able to significantly hike the monthly salaries of the government staff.
A large number of roads, bridges and irrigation facilities, which are the infrastructure required for nation progress, have been built; in the past there was only one bridge on Ayeyawady River, which is the longest watercourse in the nation; at present, four new bridges have been completed on the Ayeyawady and another four are under construction. Efforts are being made for the progress of human resources required in building a modern and developed nation. It is hoped that India, which is enjoying development in technical sector, would assist Myanmar's technical development programmes.
There are many sectors and opportunities for Myanmar and India to work on common interest. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla said Myanmar is effectively implementing the market-oriented economic system; it is inviting local and foreign investments and technical knowhow in striving to promote the industrial sector. He explained the areas such as the technical-knowhow, economic, trade, investment, the private, the State-own, industrial, rail transport, agriculture, heavy hydel power projects, mineral exploration and pipe laying sectors in which Myanmar and India can launch mutual cooperations. He also sought means to invite direct investment in the industrial, agricultural, farming, forestry, mineral and energy sectors.
Chairman of Myanmar Investment Commission Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone answered to queries raised by Indian industrialists. Director-General of CII Mr Tarum Das extended thanks. The CII Chairman hosted luncheon in honour of General Maung Aye and Daw Mya Mya San and delegation. In the evening, Minister of Home Affairs of India Shri LK Advani paid a courtesy call on General Maung Aye in the Morning Room of Maurya Sheraton.
Also present at the meeting 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, Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win and Minister U Win Aung. Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, Minister U Thaung, Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut and Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw met Chairman and Managing Director Mr AK Sriva Stava of Project Equipment Co-operation Ltd and officials at the enterprise. In Agra, the General and delegation visited Fatehpur Sikri.
The General and wife and party visited Taj Mahal at 2 p.m. local time, and had photos taken there. The General signed in the visitors' book and presented gifts to Mr Ramnarich Mitel, who conducted the General and party around Taj Mahal. Afterwards, the General and wife and party left for Agra Air Force Station by car, and proceeded to Udaipur by special aircraft. They were welcomed at the airport by Commissioner of Rajasthan Province Mr OP Saini, the Head of Revenue Department of the Province, Police Chief of the Province Jaswant Sampat Rana and officials. Then, the General and wife and party spent the night at the Lake Palace Hotel. On 19 November evening, the General and wife and Myanmar delegation left Udaipur for New Delhi by special flight.
At 5.30 p.m., they arrived at Palam Air Force Station, and proceeded to the Maurya Sheraton Hotel, where they would spent the night. At 7.30 p.m., the General and wife and party went to the residence of the Myanmar Ambassador to India. They were welcomed by Myanmar Ambassador to India U Tin Latt and wife Daw Khin Swe Win, Military Attach' Col San Lin, the embassy staff and military attach' staff and families, Myanmar doctors and officials who are working for WHO and departmental personnel who are studying at New Delhi.
The ambassador and wife, the military attach' and staff and families paid respects to the General and wife, who presented gifts to them. On behalf of the General, Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo urged the embassy staff and military attach' staff to live in an atmosphere of amity and work with patriotism, and also said that those who are studying there, need to work hard in their studies.
The government has laid down short-term economic plans designed for the development of the nation and success has been achieved. Efforts are being made to enable the nation to keep abreast with developed neighbouring nations. As there is prevalence of peace and tranquillity in every region as well as in border areas, more and more regional development tasks have been carried out. The National Convention is being held for the emergence of the State constitution. Measures are being taken to further promote friendship with the nations of the international community, especially with neighbouring nations. Myanmar goodwill delegation led by the General has paid a goodwill visit to the Republic of India with the aim of further strengthening the existing ties of friendship.
Next, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung spoke of measures taken for development of human resources and matters related to the four-year education promotion plan. Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung also urged all to live in amity and unity and strive to possess diplomatic skills. The ambassador and wife hosted dinner to the General and wife and party. Afterwards, the General and wife and party left for the hotel and spent the night there.
At 9.30 am on 20 November, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Shri Omer Abdullah paid a call on the General at the morning room of the Maurya Sheraton Hotel. Also present together with the General were Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla, Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung.
At 10 am, Minister for External Affairs Shri Jaswant Singh called on the General at the hotel. Also present together with the General were Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla, Commander 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, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut, Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw and Myanmar Ambassador to India U Tin Latt. At 6.45 p.m., Leader of Opposition Shrimati Sonia Gandhi called on the General at the hotel. Also present together with the General were Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and Myanmar Ambassador to India U Tin Latt. Daw Mya Mya San, wife of the General, Daw Khin Than Nwe, wife of the Secretary-2, Daw San Yon, wife of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Daw Khin Swe Win, wife of the Myanmar Ambassador, and officials visited the National Museum in New Delhi at 10.10 am. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla, ministers, the deputy minister for Industry-2 and officials also visited India International Trade Fair in New Delhi at 10.30 am. They were welcomed there by the chairman of India Trade Promotion Organization, the managing director and officials. They discussed economic cooperation on a mutually beneficial basis. Then, the deputy prime minister and party viewed products of India and other nations, machinery, cultural booths and the Myanmar jewellery booth.
Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone called on Minister of State of Commerce and Industry of India Shri Omer Abdullah at the Udyhog Bhavan in New Delhi at 3.30 p.m. on 20 November. They discussed measures for promotion of border trade between the two countries, and cooperation between the governments as well as among the entrepreneurial associations of the two countries. Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung met the Press at the Maurya Sheraton Hotel at 2.30 p.m. on 20 November.
After telling the Press about General Maung Aye's official goodwill visit to India, and enhancement of India-Myanmar friendly relations, he responded to the questions raised by journalists. Minister for Electrical Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut called on Minister of State for Power Smt Jayawanti Mehta at the Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi at 12.15 p.m. on 20 November. They discussed hydro-electric power projects in Myanmar and electrical power training scholarship programmes. General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San, and Myanmar delegation spent the night at the Maurya Sheraton Hotel on 20 November.
Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye and wife, and Myanmar goodwill delegation members, accompanied by the Secretary and the Head of Protocol of the Ministry of External Affairs and Myanmar Military Attach' Col San Lin, left Maurya Sheraton Hotel in a motorcade for Air Force Station, Palam, at 10.10 am local time on 21 November for departure home. At the airport, General Maung Aye and party were greeted by the Minister of State of the Ministry of External Affairs, the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs, the Minister of India to Myanmar, and other Indian officials, and officials of Myanmar Embassy in India and Military Attaché's Office. Accompanied by Ambassador of Myanmar to India U Tin Latt, General Maung Aye and party left on Myanma Airways special flight for Calcutta at 10.50 am.
At Netajee Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Calcutta, they were welcomed by Chief Secretary of West Bengal Mr Manish Gupta, District Superintendent of Police Mr O P Gupta, Assistant Chief Secretary Mr Ranjit and officials. The General and party stopped over at the Netajee Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. General Maung Aye signed the distinguished visitors book, and presented gifts to Chief Secretary Mr Manish Gupta. General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and the official goodwill delegation members departed home at 1.30 p.m. local time on Myanma Airways special flight, and arrived back at Yangon International Airport at 4.10 p.m. Myanmar local time.
(3) Secretary-2 receives Chinese goodwill delegation
YANGON, 23 Nov-Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of the Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo received Chinese goodwill delegation led by Political Commissar of Nanjing Military Command General Fang Zuqi of People's Liberation Army of China at the guest house of the Ministry of Defence this afternoon. Present together with Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Chief of Staff (Navy) Captain Soe Thein, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Win Myint, Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Vice-Quartermaster-General Brig-Gen Kyaw Win, Director of Military Training Brig-Gen Aung Kyi and senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence, and present together with Chinese delegation were Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Liang Dong, Military Attaché Senior Colonel Xu Shulai and officials.
(4) Secretary-2 hosts dinner in honour of Chinese goodwill delegation
YANGON, 23 Nov- Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Bureau of Special Operations and Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo hosted a dinner in honour of Chinese goodwill delegation led by Political Commissar of Nanjing Military Command General Fang Zuqi of People's Liberation Army at Karaweik Royal Palace this evening. The dinner was attended by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Chief of Staff (Navy) Captain Soe Thein, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Win Myint, Defence Services Inspector-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung, Deputy Chief of the Office of Strategic Studies and Deputy Director of Defence Services Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, senior Tatmadaw officers of the Ministry of defence, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China Mr Liang Dong and Military Attaché Senior Colonel Xu Shulai.
(5) Wellwishers donate cash and kind for social welfare activities of Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise
YANGON, 23 Nov -Wellwishers donated cash in bulk for use in social welfare work sponsored by Than-myanthu Economic Enterprise at a ceremony held at Yangon City Hall this afternoon. Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of the Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo accepted the donations.
Also present on the occasion were Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, directors of the Defence Services Directorates, senior military officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departments and Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise, well-wishers and guests.
The Secretary-2 spoke words of thanks to the donors. Director of Resettlement Brig-Gen Aung Thein explained the social welfare work sponsored by Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and officials accepted the donations. Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise and La Sanda Printing Ink and Paper Trading donated cash for Mary Chapman School for the Deaf, Insein Khaweigyan School for the Blind, Kyimyindine School for the Blind, the School for the Disabled on Kyaikwaing Pagoda Road through the heads of the schools. Next, Director of Resettlement Brig-Gen Aung Thein presented 77 wheelchairs donated by Edogawa Rotary Club, an entrepreneurs association of Japan, to various hospitals 30 for the Directorate of Resettlement, 30 for the Tatmadaw hospitals under the Directorate of Medical Services, 11 for the Yangon General Hospital, three for the Christian Home for the Aged and three for Hninzigon Home for the Aged. Afterwards, the Secretary 2 cordially greeted the wellwishers.
Appointment of Finnish Ambassador agreed on
YANGON, 24 Nov- The Government of the Union of Myanmar has agreed to the appointment of His Excellency Mr Heikki Tuunanen as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Finland to the Union of Myanmar in succession to His Excellency Mr Tauno Kaaria.
Chinese goodwill delegation of PLA arrives
YANGON, 23 Nov- Chinese goodwill delegation led by Political Commissar of Nanjing Military Command General Fang Zuqi of the People's Liberation Army of China arrived here by air at 9.30 am today. The goodwill delegation members were welcomed at Yangon International Airport by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of the Bureau of Special Operations and Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Chief of Staff (Navy) Captain Soe Thein, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Win Myint, Director of Military Training Brig-Gen Aung Kyi and senior Tatmadaw officers, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China MR Ling Dong, Military Attaché Senior Colonel XU Shale and officials. The Chinese goodwill delegation led by General Fang Zuqi visited Defence Services Museum on Shwedagon Pagoda Road at 11.15 am. They were welcomed by Director of Defence Services Museum and Historical Research Institute Col Ye Htut and officials who conducted them round the museum. Then, General Fang Zuqi signed in the visitors' book at the museum. The Chinese goodwill delegation visited the Shwedagon Pagoda in the evening.
Industry-1 Minister receives Chinese guests
YANGON, 23 Nov-Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung received President of China Hainan Jiayimachine Import & Export Co Ltd Mr Zhang Sheng Can and party at his office this morning. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister Big -Gen Kyaw Win and officials.
Extension of Gold Production StressedYANGON, 23 Nov Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint inspected Phayaungtaung gold joint-venture mining project on 18 November at Mandalay Division zone. At his meeting with officials, the minister spoke of thc need to extend gold production. In Patheingyi Township, he inspected production and use of heavy equipment and staff welfare programmes at a limestone mine.
During his inspection of iron ore mine at Kyadwinyay in PyinOoLwin Township, he discussed with officials on preservation of the environmental situation of the surrounding area. The mine is providing iron ore to the No 1 Steel Plant.
At the Steel Plant, the minister heard a report on production process presented by officials. The next day. the minister visited Kyaukpaht mineral and gold project in Kawlin. He stressed the need to maintain the machines and to extend production.
On 20 November, the minister meet officials at the gold smelting plant. The discussion were focused on the situation on the plant and future gold production plans. The minister then looked into the requirements in mining gold at Inphettaung region
Inter-Township Golf Tournament begins
YANGON, 23 Nov-Organized by No 3 Basic Education Department (Yangon) of Ministry of Education, a ceremony to open Basic Education Level Inter-Township Golf Tournament was held at the 9th Mile Golf Resort, Mingaladon Township, this morning. It was attended by Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung, directors-general and chairmen of departments and boards under the ministry, Deputy Director-General of No 3 Basic Education Department (Yangon) U Tin Win and departmental heads, township education officers, teachers and contestants. The deputy minister teed off to open the tourney. The tournament included inter-township (age 9-15) division, and single (age under-9) division. It continues tomorrow.
National Legal Training Seminar concludes
YANGON, 23 Nov-The National Legal Training Seminar organized by the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control and UNDCP at Hotel Equatorial from 21 to 23 November, concluded at the hotel this evening.
Joint Secretary of CCDAC Police Col Khan Aung and Mr Gerassimos Fourlanos in charge of UNDCP spoke on the occasion. The seminar was aimed at giving assistance among MoU six countries and promoting cooperation among judicial bodies, law enforcement bodies and drug control bodies. Altogether 35 judges of states and divisions, law officers and drug control officers attended the seminar.
(7) Symposium on Tobacco and Health held
YANGON, 23 Nov - Symposium on Tobacco and Health, jointly organized by Myanmar Academy of Medical Science and the prevention and social medical group and the cardiac specialists group of Myanmar Medical Association, was opened at MMA on Theinbyu Road this afternoon with an address by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein.
Also present were Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Mya Oo, directors-general, deputy directors-general, rectors, medical superintendents and officials of the Ministry of Health, directors-general of departments concerned, Chairman of MMA Professor U Myo Myint and executives, Chairman of Myanmar Academy of Medical Science Dr U Ko Ko and party, residential representatives of UN agencies and guests.
The minister said that dangers of tobacco is now known worldwide, and more and more studies are carried out on the prevalence, socio-economic determinants and economic impact of tobacco on health. The findings from these studies are widely disseminated through seminars and symposiums and also through mass media. Nowadays tobacco control activities are being implemented in many countries. Signs prohibiting smoking are posted at public areas, public transport, schools, educational institutions, hospitals, airports, seaports, railway stations, cinema halls and amusement parks. Tobacco advertisements have been banned from television, radio and print media. Specification of the constituents of tobacco products and putting up of Warning Signs on all cigarette packages are being practised. Taxes on tobacco products have been increased. Care is being taken of that advertising billboards should not be present near schools and hospitals. Health education on dangers of tobacco use has been promoted in many countries. In Myanmar, activities of Tobacco-Free Initiative Project have been started. Senior representatives from the Ministry of Health had attended the first and second meetings and the First International Negotiating Body on Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
In Myanmar (1993), smoking is prevalent in 46.6% of adults, 63% of males and 16% of females and 7.7 % of adolescent age 15-17 years. It has increased from the 38% prevalence rate in 1973. The Ministry of Health has taken serious consideration on this matter and has increased its efforts on health education and research activities on tobacco consumption and the dangers of tobacco. The South-East Asia Anti-tobacco Flame is coming to Myanmar on the 15th of December and will be carried through the four districts of Yangon Division for three weeks. Message on the dangers of tobacco will be given to the community through exhibitions, health talks, essay and quiz competitions and nation-wide media campaigns which will be arranged in increased momentum during the three weeks.
In conclusion, the minister urged all to join the ministry's efforts on the tobacco free initiative. Then, the symposium was started. Chairman of the symposium Professor U Aung made a speech. Professor Dr Tracy Sein discussed epidemiological aspect of tobacco, Professor Daw Thida San effects of tobacco on health, Professor Sao Sai Lon nicotine dependence, Dr Daw Khin Than Oo tobacco and health promotion, Dr Daw Moe Moe Khaing economics of tobacco, Dr Daw Nyo Nyo Kyaing tobacco control programme of Myanmar. The symposium ended with concluding remarks by Chairman Professor U Aung.
(8) Minister for Industry-1 inspects Bicycle Factory
YANGON, 23 Nov-Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung inspected Bicycle Factory in Mingala Taungnyunt Township this morning. On his inspection, he was accompanied by Deputy Minister for Industry-1 Brig-Gen Thein Tun and departmental heads, The manager of the factory and officials welcomed them at the factory. The minister heard reports on construction, installation of power lines, water supply, repair and installation of machinery, conditions of machinery, invitation of tender for raw materials, employment of workers and the production of bikes by the officials. The minister inspected the construction works in the factory and gave necessary instructions to the officials.
(9) Chinese TV delegation visits Shwedagon Pagoda, MRTV, Myawady TV
YANGON, 23 Nov-The visiting Chinese delegation led by Deputy Minister of General Bureau of Broadcasting, Motion Picture and Television, China, Mr Li Shuwen, accompanied by Deputy Director-General of Myanma Radio and Television Lt-Col Thein Aung, visited the Shwedagon Pagoda and donated cash to the trust fund of the pagoda this morning.
Then, they arrived at Myanma Radio and Television on Pyay Road where Director (Administration) U Phone Myint and officials welcomed them. Director-General of MRTV U Khin Maung Htay explained facts about MRTV. Deputy Minister Mr Li Shuwen signed in the visitors' book and Director-General U Khin Maung Htay presented souvenir to the leader of the delegation.
The guests enjoyed Myanma traditional dances in Studio-D and had photos taken. In the afternoon, they visited Myawady Television in Hmawby Township where Brig-Gen Khin Aung Myint of Ministry of Defence, Staff Officer (Grade 1) Lt-Col Maung Maung Oo and Lt-Col Chit Swe of Myawady Television welcomed them Broadcasting programs of Myawady TV were explained with the help of video projector and Brig-Gen Khin Aung Myint explained facts about Myawady TV.
Afterwards, the guests were entertained to Myanma traditional dances in the Studio and Mr La, Shuwen signed in the visitors book. The guests together with the officials posed for souvenir photos and left there in the evening. Director-General U Khin Maung Htay hosted dinner at the Inya Lake Hotel in honour of the Chinese TV delegation.
Eight members resign from Thantlang Township NLD of own accordYANGON, 23 Nov- Eight members resigned of their own accord from the National League for Democracy of Thantlang Township, Chin State.
Eight members of Thantlang Township, Chin State, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Thantlang Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 10 August 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
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