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  1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Romania
  2. Vice-Chairman of State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye to pay official visit to LPDR
  3. Thailand Exhibition 2000 commences
  4. Minister for Foreign Affairs sends felicitations to Romania
  5. News in Brief
  6. Seminar on Sustainable Development of Irrigated Agriculture and Rural Societies Experiences in Upper Myanmar
  7. Mindhamma Hill packed with devotees
  8. 286 drug-related cases exposed in October
  9. SPORTS NEWS
  10. 27 Kyunsu  NLD members resign of own accord
(1) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Romania

YANGON, 1 Dec-Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Emil Constantinescu, President of Romania, on the occasion of the Anniversary of the National Day of Romania which falls on

(2) December 2000. Vice-Chairman of State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye to pay official visit to LPDR

YANGON, 1 Dec-At the invitation of President of the National Assembly of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mr Samane Vignaket, Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar General Maung Aye will pay an official visit to the Lao People's Democratic Republic in the near future.

(3) Thailand Exhibition 2000 commences
 
YANGON, 30 Nov - The Thailand Exhibition 2000, organized by the Department of Export Promotion under the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand with the permission of the Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar, was opened at the Tatmadaw Convention Centre on U Wisara Road in Dagon Township this morning. Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo attended the opening ceremony.

Also present were ministers, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the Chief of Staff (Air), deputy ministers, Deputy Minister of Commerce of Thailand Mr Phaithoon Kaeothong and party, senior military officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and departments concerned, ambassadors and military attaches of foreign embassies and guests. Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone delivered an address. He said: It gives me a great pleasure to get the privilege of stating a few words on the occasion of the Opening Ceremony of Thailand Trade Exhibition 2000.

As I understand this exhibition is organized by the Department of Export Promotion of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand in collaboration with the Board of Trade, Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon. This is also the third Thai products exhibition in Myanmar. It is universally accepted that trade fairs and trade exhibitions are the places which bring the buyers and the sellers face to face. They can negotiate the quality, quantity, price, delivery terms, payment mechanism and sign the contracts during the exhibition days or at a later date. It is therefore generally accepted that single country exhibition like this, or participation in the international trade fairs are the effective ways of export marketing.

We heartily welcome this kind of trade exhibition not only from Thailand but also from other countries as well. Recently Myanmar exhibitors from 29 companies have participated in Golden Triangle Friendship Trade Fair 2000 held in Tachileik, the border town opposite of Meisai District of Thailand. In that Trade Fair, Thailand, Laos and China also participated. The Trade Fair was organized by Regina International Co Ltd of Thailand and supported by the Export Promotion Department, Ministry of Commerce of Thailand. We have hosted in the past few years quite a number of trade fairs, single country trade exhibitions and specialized exhibitions on construction materials, packaging and small scale machineries from India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, People's Republic of China and Singapore. Myanmar has also participated in the international trade fairs occasionally and organize Myanmar's Trade Fairs in Yangon inviting exhibitors from abroad. The relations between Myanmar and Thailand have been characterized by close friendship, mutual goodwill and co-operation in every possible areas throughout the years since we have established diplomatic relations in August 1948. Our two countries have a common denominator in the long histories of cultural development under Buddhist influences. On the strength of this affinity, our two nations have been cultivating, genuinely, friendly ties of co-operation in all sectors. Knowing that Myanmar is the country with large stores of natural resources and 18 million active labour force, the total volume of foreign direct investment up to now has exceeded 7.3 billion US dollars. Thailand is the third largest investor in Myanmar.

We deeply appreciate and thank you very much for your kind interest to do business with us. As I understand, about one hundred and fifty Thai companies are participating in this exhibition, displaying quite a wide range of products including construction materials, textiles, chemicals, pharmaceutical products, electrical products, rubber products, cosmetics, food items amongst others. Thailand Trade Exhibition 2000, in my view, will serve as a symbol of growing economic and trade co-operation between our two neighbouring countries, Myanmar visitors to the exhibition will get the opportunity to know more about the Thai products and it will certainly contribute to increase bilateral trade between Myanmar and Thailand.

Then, Deputy Minister of Commerce Mr Phaithoon Kaeothong said: This is the third consecutive year the Thailand Exhibition has been organized in Yangon and it has proven to be a major event and an excellent model of trade cooperation between Thailand and Myanmar. This year, the Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce of Thailand as the fair organizer, would like to present you with a variety of Thai quality products from over 140 Thai companies ranging from food products, household products, cosmetics, children's' products, electrical products, construction materials, auto parts and accessories, furniture, etc. The highlight of the Thailand Exhibition this year is the " Fashion Bazaar", an area specifically for displaying clothing, textile, leather goods and footwear. The successful arrangement of this show has been achieved through mutual operation built up between the Thai and Mayhems public and private sectors. I, therefore, would like to express my sincere appreciation to all concerned parties, for their efforts and commitment to the success of this event. On this very auspicious occasion, It gives me great pleasure in officially declaring the Thailand Exhibition 2000 open and wish you all much success in your business endeavors. Afterwards, Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and Deputy Minister Phaithoon Kaeothong formally opened the exhibition.

Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party toured the exhibition. On display at 144 booths of the exhibition are auto-parts chemicals, articles for children, construction materials, cosmetics, electrical appliances, fishing equipment, foodstuff, furniture, kitchen utensils, leather ware, machinery and plastic ware. The exhibition will be kept open from 9.30 am to 6 p.m. till 3 December.

Secretary-2 attends dinner to mark success of opening ceremony of Thailand Exhibition 2000

YANGON, 30 Nov- Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo attended a dinner to mark the success of the opening ceremony of Thailand Exhibition 2000 organized by the Department of Export Promotion under Thai Ministry of Commerce, at the Kandawgyi Palace Hotel at 7 p.m. today. The dinner was attended by Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Deputy Minister for Commerce of Thailand Mr Phaithoon Kaeothong and officials, the Ambassador of Thailand to Myanmar, officials and guests.

Thai Exhibition 2000 sponsors meet Press

YANGON, 30 Nov - Organizers of Thailand Exhibition 2000 met the Press after the opening ceremony at the Tatmadaw Convention Centre this morning. Present at the press conference were Deputy Minister of Commerce of Thailand Mr Phaithoon Kaeothong and party, Ambassador of Thailand to Myanmar Mr Pensak Chalarak and officials, Director (News) of the News and Periodicals Enterprise U Hla Tun and officials, President of Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club U Sao Kai Hpa and member correspondents. Deputy Minister Mr Phaithoon Kaeothong and Ambassador Mr Pensak Chalarak explained the salient points about the exhibition, and replied to the queries raised.

(4) Minister for Foreign Affairs sends felicitations to Romania

YANGON, 1 Dec-U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Petre Roman, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, on the occasion of the Anniversary of the National Day of Romania which falls on 1 December 2000.

Minister meets Hopeson Myanmar Co MD

YANGON, 30 Nov- Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin met Managing Director Mr Toshio Yoneda of Hopeson Myanmar Co Ltd at his office this afternoon. The company is building Yangon Commercial Tower on Sule Pagoda Road in Yangon. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, the director-general and officials and the general manager and the manager of Hopeson Myanmar Co Ltd.

Minister for Commerce meets Managing Director of Myanmar Agrocorp Co

YANGON, 30 Nov- Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone received Managing Director of Myanmar Agrocorp Co Ltd Mr C Murali and party at his office this evening. Also present were Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Director-General of the Directorate of Trade U Nyunt Aye, Director-General of the Border Trade Department Col Nay Win, General Manager of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading U Myint Thein and officials.

(5) News in Brief

Minister inspects renovation of ancient pagodas in Bagan

YANGON, 30 Nov-Minister for Culture U Win Sein, accompanied by officials inspected renovation work of ancient pagodas in Bagan on 27 November. First, the minister arrived at No 464 pagoda and made a thorough inspection and gave necessary instructions. Then, he inspected pagoda mounds No 837, 2350, 873, 953, 3129, 1563 and 1526/A and gave instructions. So far, 447 out of 892 mounds have been excavated and 126 have been renovated. There will be over three thousand pagodas in Bagan Cultural Zone if the renovation work of the remaining pagodas is completed. Afterwards, the minister proceeded to Ananda Ok-kyaung where he inspected murals and gave instructions. Then, he also inspected murals at Tetnwe Ok-kyaung and gave instructions. He proceeded to Bagan Cultural Museum where he inspected scale models of Maha Zayabonmi Golden Palace and royal audience hall of Bagan Period and gave necessary instructions.

Minister inspects preparations for Myanma Traditional Costume Show

YANGON, 30 Nov-Minister for Culture U Win Sein inspected preparations for Myanma Traditional Costume Show to be held from 22 December 2000 to 21 January 2001 at the National Theatre on Pyay Road, here, this afternoon. He was welcomed at the National Theatre and conducted round the exhibition by Director-General of Fine Arts Department U Kyaw Win, Director-General of Department of Cultural Institute U Myint Thein Swe, Director-General of Archaeology Department U Nyunt Han, Rector of University of Culture (Yangon) U Tin Soe and officials. The minister inspected costumes of Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Bamar , Rakhine and Shan national races, embroideries and natural dyes on display at the exhibition and gave necessary instructions to officials.

Deputy Minister inspects hotels in Mandalay

YANGON, 30 Nov - Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu and party inspected the Mandalay Swan Hotel on 28 November morning. Then, the deputy minister met with employees of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services in Mandalay, and gave instructions. Afterwards, the deputy minister and party inspected the Myamandala Hotel and the Zecho Hotel, and gave instructions on rules and regulations. In the afternoon, the deputy minister met with hoteliers at the Innwa Hotel. In the evening, the deputy minister inspected the procedures of tourist arrival and departure and duty free shops at Mandalay International Airport.

Deputy Minister for Mines tours Mongshu Stone Tract, mines in Shan State (North)

YANGON, 30 Nov - Deputy Minister for Mines U Myint Thein inspected Mongshu Stone Tract and mines in northern Shan State on 24 November. He was accompanied by Managing Director of Myanma Gems Enterprise Lt-Col Thein Swe. Together with the officials of MGE field office and local military officers, they inspected the gem mining blocks of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd, Myanmar Economic Corporation, joint ventures and private entrepreneurs. In his meeting with gem merchants in the afternoon, the deputy minister explained the levying of taxes, sales of gems in the local market, the Gems Law and other matters related to gem mining.

He also met the officials and personnel of MGE field office and gave suggestions on the word. He also inspected Hsipaw gypsum mine and left instructions on production of adequate gypsum for the cement factories, and redesigning of the mine for boosting production. At Namtu coal mine, he gave suggestions on production of coal as targeted, supplying of enough coal to No-1 Iron and Steel Mill, and staff welfare.

U Nyunt Maung Shein appointed Ambassador to ROK

YANGON, 1 Dec-The Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar has appointed U Nyunt Maung Shein as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the Republic of Korea.

Seminar on educational TV programmes held

YANGON, 30 Nov - A seminar on educational TV programmes of Myanmar Education Research Bureau of the Ministry of Education was held at the Bureau on Pyay Road this morning. Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung made a speech. Also present were Adviser to the Ministry of Education U Than Oo, directors-general, chairmen and deputy directors-general of the Education Planning and Training Department, No 1 Basic Education Department, No 3 Basic Education Department and Myanmar Education Research Bureau, guests and teachers. Altogether 45 trainees will attend the seminar. Officials of Myanmar Education Research Bureau, the Institute of Education (Yangon) and No 1 Basic Education Department, TV programme technicians and seasoned directors will give lectures.

(6) Seminar on Sustainable Development of Irrigated Agriculture and Rural Societies Experiences in Upper Myanmar

YANGON, 30 Nov - Seminar on Sustainable Development of Irrigated Agriculture and Rural Societies Experiences in Upper Myanmar, co-sponsored by Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and Myanmar Academy of Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock and Fisheries Sciences, opened at Irrigation Department this morning. Present at the meeting were Vice-President of Academy Dr Myint Thein and executives, directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises under the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, officials and scholars and guests. Dr Myint Thein explained the aims and duties of the Academy and emergence of scholars for development of science. Prof Dr Masakazu Mizutani and Ms Jun Kato of Utsunomiya read the paper on Impact of Irrigation Development on Farming Activities in two villages, Middle Myanmar, Assistant Prof Dr Mima Suzuki of Chiba University on Farming and Family Relationship within the Rural Family in Myanmar in comparison with Japanese Rural Family' and Associate Prof Dr Hisashi Kobayashi and Mr Sumigawa, Master Course Student, of Ibaragi University on An Approach to GIS Application for Examination of Land Use Changes. The seminar ended with concluding remarks by Dr Myint Thein.

(7) Mindhamma Hill packed with devotees

YANGON, 30 Nov-The Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township where Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image is kept, was crowded with members of the Sangha, nuns and laity today. The engineers and workers of Construction Project Special Group-2 of the Public Works continued construction work of Gandhakuti Kyaungdawgyi in which the Image is kept, southern and northern stairways and the eastern retaining wall of the Hill. Stone sculptor U Taw Taw and sons were carving the Image, and U Ohn Tin and party were also carrying out Myanmar artistic work from morning to evening. Wut associations recited religious verses from 7 am to 10 p.m. The bookshops of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, News and Periodicals Enterprise of the Ministry of Information and Sarpay Beikman are selling different kinds of books and Year 2001 calendars. Donations by the public from 5 August to date totalled K 104,337,773. The donation centre is kept open from 7 am to 9 p.m. daily.

Yen 1 million for Ministry of Religious Affairs

YANGON, 30 Nov- Mr Iida Tasuku and Mr Mashimo Takesa Buro called on Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin at his office at 4 p.m. today. Mr Iida Tasuku and Mr Mashimo Takesa Buro presented K 200,000 and  Y1,000,000 donated by Nun Ko Matsu Chiko Sama to Minister U Aung Khin for International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University and Ministry of Religious Affairs. Minister U Aung Khin presented certificates of honour to them. Present also were Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko,  Director-General of Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana U Sann Lwin, Director-General of Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint,  Pro-Rector of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Dr Hla Pe and Head of Office U Maung Maung Myint.
 
Respect paid to doyen writers who could not attend respect-paying ceremony

YANGON, 30 Nov-A group comprising Chairman of Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung), Secretary U Hla Tun (Hla Tun-Twantay), Joint Secretary U Myint Kywe (Maung Myint Kywe), CEC member U Khin Swe (Shwe Sun Nyo), Packing Work Committee members Daw Tin Hmwe (Hmwe Nge Nge), Daw Tin Tin Aye (Tin Lay Nwe), and Chairman of Yankin Township WJA U Myint Thein Pe (Myint Thein Pe-Meiktila) paid respect to doyen writers who could not attend the respect-paying ceremony at their residences. The group presented K 50,000 each to doyen writers U Wun (Min Thu Wun) of Kamayut Township, U Thein Maung (U Thu Kha), Sayagyi U Tun Yin (Thakhin Tun Yin), Sayagyi U Aye Pe (U Aye PeTaing Yin May), Sayagyi U Pe Aung (U Pe Aung-MA, MSc) and Sayamagyi Daw Than Myint (Khin Than Myint) of Yankin Township and paid respect to them today.

(8) 286 drug-related cases exposed in October

YANGON, 30 Nov-The Tatmadaw, Myanmar Police Force and the Customs Department exposed 286 drug-related cases in October. The authorities seized 341.3297 kilos of opium in 19 cases, 3.1406 kilos of heroin in 109 cases, 0.171 kilo of opium oil in three cases, 14.921 kilos of low-grade opium in 20 cases, 28.9584 kilos of marijuana in 34 cases, 28.87 litres of Phensedyl in four cases, 2,559,939 stimulant tablets in 46 cases, 7.035 kilos of ephedrine in one case, 10.62 litres of cough syrup in three cases, 6.1913 litres of stimulant powder and 22 kilos of caffeine in two cases, 39 cases for failure to register and six other cases. Action was taken against 404 people 328 men and 76 women' involved in 286 cases during the period.

5 kilos of brown opium seized in Amarapura Township

YANGON, 30 Nov-A combined team comprising local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, at Myitnge Bridge, Amarapura Township, Mandalay, on 20 November this year, searched an air-conditioned bus with number plate 2kha/5074 and arrested passenger U Mya Thaung together with three packages of brown opium weighing 5 kilos. Action was taken against U Mya Thaung, son of U Sein, of Chanmyathazi, Mandalay, under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.

(9) SPORTS NEWS

Seventh Leg of Myanmar London Golf Tour to be held in Mawlamyine

YANGON, 30 Nov-The Seventh Leg of London Myanmar Golf Tour, co-organized by Myanmar Golf Federation and Myanmar Professional Golfers' Association will be held at Ngan Tay Golf Club in Mawlamyine, Mon State and handsome prizes will be presented to the winners. The golfers who will get hole-in-one will be presented special prizes by Sunfar Travel and Tour Co Ltd, Rapier (Golf Australia) and Canon. Only the amateur golfers with handicap 0-12 strokes can take part in the tour together with the professional golfers. Rothmans of Pall Mall Myanmar Pte Ltd will mainly sponsor the tour. Tiger Beer as Official Beer, Yangon Airways as Official Airline, Canon as Official Office Equipment Supplier, Star Cola (MGS Beverages) as Official Soft Drink Supplier and Wilson as Official Golf Supplier also sponsor the tour with the aims of turning out golfers all over the country and raising of Myanma golf standard like previous tours. The tour will be organized by Han Golf Masters Pte Ltd. Professional and amateur golfers wishing to take part in the tour may enlist at Ngan Tay Golf Club in Mawlamyine, not later than 12 December, and dial Myanmar PGA Office 543207 for detailed information.

Sports Coach Course for basic education physical training instructors concludes

YANGON, 30 Nov-A ceremony to conclude Sports Coach Course No 6 for basic education physical training instructors, jointly conducted by the Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of Education, was held at the training hall of Sports and Physical Education Institute, Kyaikkasan Sports Ground, at 3 p.m. today, with an address by Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint. The ceremony was attended by Vice-Presidents of Myanmar Olympic Committee Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and Vice- Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik and officials, President of Myanmar Hockey Federation Brig-Gen Myo Myint, presidents of sports federations and invited guests. The minister spoke on the occasion and presented prizes to outstanding trainees. Director-General U Thaung Htaik presented certificates to the trainees. After the ceremony, the minister and the deputy minister had a cordial meeting with the trainees.

Mr Myanmar and Miss Myanmar Contest to be held

YANGON, 28 Nov-Mr Myanmar and Miss Myanmar Contest sponsored by Myanmar Body Building and Physical Culture Federation will be held at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street, here, on 24 December. Those who won first, second and third in Mr/Miss Myanmar (Jr and Sr) Contests, Mr/Miss Olympic Open Contests, Mr (Army, Navy and Air) (Sr) Championship Contests and those who won first in Miss (Army, Navy and Air) Contests are not entitled to take part in Mr/Miss Myanmar (Jr) Contest. Those who won first, second and third only in the above-mentioned contests are entitled to take part in Mr/Miss (Sr) Contest. Those who wish to take part in the contests may register to General Secretary of the federation U Kyaw Than, Deputy Head, Budget and Accounts Department, Yangon City Development Committee, and Joint Secretary U Kyi Win, YCDC Sports Camp, Mingala Taungnyunt Township not later than 20 December.

Donations for YCDC sports funds

YANGON, 30 Nov - Donations were presented towards Central Sports Committee Funds of Yangon City Development Committee this morning at the City Hall. Thirty-nine donors presented cash and kind worth over K 7.11 million. Today's donations included K 1 million each by U Aik Hauk Tet Kham Trading Co Ltd and Max Myanmar, K 500,000 each by Wa Wa Win Company, Asia Express and Yuzana Construction, two golf sets worth K 500,000 by Danweese Golf Store and K 200,000 each by Asia Wealth Bank, Yanshin Construction, Tetlan Construction, Nagani Group, Aspidin Construction, Eagle Star, Myanma Ahla Construction, Chantha Construction, Shine Construction, Minami Construction, Kyaw Nyunt Brother Company, Myanmar Pipe & Accessories Co Ltd, Phoenix Co Ltd and Never Land Co Ltd. YCDC Secretary Col Myint Aung and Joint-Secretary U Kyi Win, YCDC member U Aung Soe accepted the donations. Col Myint Aung thanked the donors. Also present on the occasion were Members of the YCDC Central Sports Committee, donors and guests.

(10) 27 Kyunsu  NLD members resign of own accord

YANGON, 31 Oct-Twenty -seven members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Nyaungbee Village tract in Kyunsu Township, Taninthayi Division. Twenty -seven members of Nyaungbee Village tract in Kyunsu Township, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Kyunsu Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 7 September 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
 

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