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- Vice-Chairman of State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye meets Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Choummaly Sayasone
- Secretary-2 inspects Thanmyanthu Dental Clinics in Pazundaung, Pabedan
- Minister meets Chinese Buddhist mission
- Executives of Myanmar-Japan Goodwill Association
- Minister inspects factories of Industry-2
- Deputy Minister on inspection in Kachin State
- Prizes presented to winners of Inter-Ministry Taekwondo Tournament
- National Seed Committee (NSC) meets
- Man sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment
(1) Vice-Chairman of State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye meets Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Choummaly SayasoneYANGON, 7 Dec - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Lao People's Democratic Republic Gen. Choummaly Sayasone and Chief of Staff of Lao People's Army Maj-Gen Douangchay Fiche paid a courtesy call on Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar General Maung Aye, who was on a goodwill visit to Lao PDR, at Ho Ham Presidential Palace at 2.20 p.m. on 4 December.
Present together with General Maung Aye were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Chief of Office of Strategic Studies Deputy Director of Defence Services Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, Myanmar Ambassador to Lao PDR U Sein Win Aung, Military Attaché Col. Maung Cho, Director-General of the State Peace and Development Council Office Lt.-Col. Pe Nyein and departmental heads.
Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt.-Gen. Win Myint, who accompanied General Maung Aye, called on MR Thongsing Thammavong, Standing Member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee Politburo, in charge of Mass Organization, MR Bounden Button-Von, Secretary of Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Central Committee, at LPRP Headquarters at 2.30 p.m.
They cordially discussed further strengthening of relations between the two nations, cementing of love and friendship between youths of the two nations, exchanging of study delegations and promotion of mutual cooperation. The next morning, General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and Myanmar goodwill delegation arrived at That Lung Nee Temple in Vientiane where four bronze Buddha images presented by Myanmar are being placed. They were welcomed by Vientiane Vice-Mayor and members of the Pagoda Board of Trustees. General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and party paid homage to Buddha images.
They then paid respects to members of the Sangha led by the Sangha Raja of Laos. Afterwards, they paid obeisance to the ancient That Luang Stupa. General Maung Aye signed in the visitors' book and donated cash to the pagoda. Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos Mr. Somsavat Lengsavat, Ambassador of Laos to Myanmar Mr. Ly Bounkham and Ambassador of Myanmar to Laos U Sein Win Aung and wife, General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and party left Vientiane by air for Luang Prabang.
On arrival at Luang Prabang International Airport, they were welcomed by Governor of Luang Prabang Province Mr. Chansi Phosikham and Madame and party. Together with Mr. Chansi Phosikham and Madame, the Myanmar delegation visited Kuangsi Falls which is 30 kilometres from the city. They studied environmental conservation at the Falls.General Maung Aye and delegation then visited the National Museum in Luang Prabang. During their visit to Xieng Thong Temple, they paid obeisance to Buddha images and presented offertories to the monks.
Mr. Chansi Phosikham and Madame paid a courtesy called on General Maung Aye and Daw Mya Mya San at Phouvao Hotel. Also present were Secretary-3 Lt.-Gen. Win Myint and wife Daw Khin Cho Oo, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and wife Daw San Yon, Ambassador U Sein Win Aung and wife Daw Htwe Yi and Director-General of Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet. General Maung Aye and Governor of Luang Prabang Province Mr. Chansy Pho-sikham exchanged greetings. The Governor of Luang Prabang Province and wife and General Maung Aye and wife also exchanged gifts. General Maung Aye and wife attended " Baci "ceremony at the Phouvao Hotel. At night, General Maung Aye and wife and party attended dinner given in their honour by the Governor and wife at the Phouvao Hotel.
During and after the dinner, traditional cultural dances were presented. Then, General Maung Aye and wife presented gifts to artistes. The Myanmar goodwill delegation spent the night in Luang Prabang. General Maung Aye and wife and party, accompanied by Governor Chansy Phosikham and wife, visited Wat Visun Temple at 8.40 am on 6 December. General Maung Aye and wife and party paid homage to Mak Mo Pagoda and Wat Visun Buddha Image.
Afterwards, General Maung Aye and wife and the Secretary-3 and wife offered alms to Venerable Kham-mankmani Vongso and members of the Sangha. Next, the General and wife and party paid homage to ancient Buddha Images. The Myanmar goodwill delegation, together with the Governor and wife, posed for photos. After that, the General and wife and party went to Thit Pheng Mani Phone Silvershop, and observed the art of making silver articles. Later, the General and wife and party visited Ban Phanom Handicraft Weaving Centre, and observed traditional articles of clothing. The General and wife and party arrived at Luang Prabang International Airport at 10.20 am to leave for Vientiane. They were seen off at the airport by the Governor of Luang Prabang Province and heads of department.
The Myanmar goodwill delegation arrived back at Vientiane by special aircraft. The General and wife and party went to the residence of Myanmar Ambassador to Lao PDR at 12.20 p.m. They were welcomed by Myanmar Ambassador to Lao PDR U Sein Win Aung and wife, Military Attaché Col. Maung Cho, the staff of the embassy and office of the military attaches office. The staff paid respects to the General and wife in accord with the Buddhist traditions. In meeting with the staff of the embassy and office of the military attach and families, the General urged them to live up to diplomatic codes of conduct, to keep track of development of the nation and to strive to further strengthen ties of friendship between the two nations.
The General also elaborated on the achieving of favourable conditions as a result of cooperation between the government and the people, reclamation of fallow and virgin lands in a bid to boost production of crops, installation of modern pedagogic aids to upgrade the education system up to international level in accord with the changing patterns of the world and the need to keep pace with scientific development and high technology.
General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San presented gifts to the staff of the embassy and the military attachés office. Afterwards, General Maung Aye and wife, and party had lunch together with the families of the staff of the embassy and the military attachés office. The next proceeded to the Ho Kham Presidential Residence. The agreement-signing ceremony between the Government of the Union of Myanmar and the Lao People's Democratic Republic took place at the Ho Kham Presidential Palace at 2.15 p.m.
Present on the occasion were Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye, Secretary-3 Lt.-Gen. Win Myint, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein, ministers, Deputy Chief of the Office of Strategic Studies Deputy Director of Defence Services Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, the Myanmar Ambassador to Laos and departmental heads from Myanmar side and President of the National Assembly of the Lao PDR Mr. Samane Vignaket, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Somsavat Lengsavad, ministers and high-ranking officials from Lao side. Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone of Myanmar and Minister of Commerce and Tourism Mr. Phouni Thibphavone signed the Protocol between the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Government of the Union of Myanmar on Border Trade between the two countries and exchanged the documents.
President of the National Assembly of the Lao PDR Mr. Samane Vignaket and wife called on Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San at the Ho Kham Presidential Pa-lace at 2.30 p.m. and bid farewell. Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Somsavat Lengsavad and Ambassador of Laos to Myanmar Mr. Ly Bounkham, General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and party arrived at Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, at 2.55 p.m. local time for departure.
They were seen off at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Somsavat Lengsavad and ministers, high-ranking officials, Ambassador of Laos to Myanmar Mr. Ly Bounkham, Ambassador of Myanmar to Laos U Sein Win Aung, Military Attaché Col. Maung Cho, staff of the embassy and the military attachés office. They left Vientiane by special flight and arrived back in Yangon in the evening.
On 4 December, the ministers accompanying General Maung Aye on the official goodwill visit to Laos called on their counterparts and had discussions. Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone called on Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Mr. Siane Saphangthong. Discussions focused on providing of assistance in building dams and reservoirs, establishment of forest plantations and distribution of strains of crops. Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe called on Minister of Communication, Transport, Post and Construction Mr. Phao Bounnaphonh.
They discussed construction of jetties and ports along Mekong River on Lao-Myanmar border, opening of toll gates, waterway safety, extending Vientiane-Tachilek-Kengtung-Mandalay flight, and introducing Mandalay-Luang Prabang flight. Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone called on Minister of Trade and Tourism Mr. Phoumy Thip-phavone. Cordial discussions covered opening of border trade gates, exchange of visits of the chambers of commerce for investment, opening of Myanmar Department Store in Vientiane, and greater cooperation in tourism industry, among others. Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin called on Acting Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction Mr. Siho Bannavong.
They cordially discussed tasks for flourishing of Theravada Buddhism. Minister for Home Affairs Col. Tin Hlaing called on Minister of Home Affairs Mr Asang Laoly. They exchanged views on strengthening of friendly relations and development of the peoples residing near the border areas, combating narcotic drugs and bilateral cooperation.
(2) Secretary-2 inspects Thanmyanthu Dental Clinics in Pazundaung, Pabedan
YANGON, 7 Dec - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt.-Gen. Tin Oo this afternoon inspected the dental clinics run by Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise in Pazundaung and Pabedan Townships.
He arrived at the Dental Clinic on Bogyoke Aung San Street in Pazundaung Township at 2 p.m. and was welcomed there by Deputy Minister for Forestry Col. Thaik Tun, Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Mya Oo, Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen. Maung Nyo, Director of Medical Services Brig-Gen. Mya Thein Han and officials.
He inspected the services of the Dental Clinic. U Soe Tint, officer in charge of the Dental Clinic, explained the tasks, the aims of opening the clinic with the arrangements of Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise, treatment, and plans to open such dental clinics in states and divisions.
Deputy Minister Professor Dr Mya Oo also explained the arrangements and plans to provide dental care at reasonable treatment fees in both the government and private sectors. Director of Resettlements Brig-Gen. Aung Thein spoke of opening of Thanmyanthu Dental Clinic.
The Secretary-2 gave suggestions on the plans and services. He proceeded to Than-myanthu Dental Clinic on Shwebontha Street, Pabedan Township, and inspected its services. Thanmyanthu Dental Clinics with experienced dental surgeons and modern equipment are opened to provide dental care to the public at reasonable treatment fees. The clinics are aimed at enabling dental surgeons and dentists to use modern equipment and practise modern dental surgical methods. More of such clinics are scheduled to be opened in various places.
Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise intends to use the profit from the clinic in community welfare services, and introduce mobile dental clinic to provide treatment at small towns and villages. Six such clinics have been opened in Yangon and Mandalay. Arrangements are under way to open more in states and divisions.
(3) Minister meets Chinese Buddhist mission
YANGON, 7 Nov-Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin met the Buddhist mission of the People's Republic of China led by Mr Daw Shuren at his office on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this afternoon. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Director-General of Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint, Pro-Rector (Admin) of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Dr Hla Pe and officials of departments under the Ministry. The mission visited the University and the Tooth Relic Pagoda this morning.
Health Minister receives French guest
YANGON, 7 Dec-Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein received Chairman of Association Medicle Franco Asiatic Professor Alan Patel at his office on Pyidaungzu Yeiktha Road, Dagon Township, this afternoon. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Kyaw Myint and officials.
Deputy Minister for I&P meets Ambassador of Bangladesh
YANGON, 7 Dec-Deputy Minister for Immigration and Population U Maung Aung met Ambassador of Bangladesh to Myanmar Mr Ahmed Rahim at his office at 10 am today. Also present at the call were Director-General of the Immigration and National Registration Department Col Maung Htay, Deputy Director-General U Zaw Tun and officials.
(4) Executives of Myanmar-Japan Goodwill Association
YANGON, Dec 7-A ceremony to elect executives of Myanmar-Japan Friendship Association was held at the Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel at 4.30 p.m. today, with an address by Acting President of the Association Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing. Col Tin Hlaing as President, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Dr Daw May May Yee, Dr Daw Mya Mya Win and Dr U Khin Shwe as Vice-Presidents, U Ye Htut as general secretary and executives totalling 31 were elected. Then, the ceremony came to an end.
Vice-President of UMFCCI leaves for PRC
YANGON, 7 Dec-Vice-President of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Htein Win and Executives Dr Maung Maung Lay and U Myint Soe left here for the People's Republic of China by air this morning to attend the Meeting of Establishing a Joint Committee of Chambers of Commerce of Economic Quadrangle to be held in Kunming, PRC. They were seen off at Yangon International Airport by the executives of the federation and officials.
(5) Minister inspects factories of Industry-2
YANGON, 7 Dec- Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, accompanied by Deputy Minister Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw and officials, arrived at Agricultural Equipment Factory No 1 (Sinde) of Myanma Agricultural Machinery Industries in Padaung Township on 5 December afternoon. The minister and party inspected agricultural equipment of the factory, production of the agricultural equipment and vehicle equipment at the factory. The next morning, the minister and party also inspected various kinds of pumps invented by Agricultural Equipment Factory No 1 (Sinde).
Factory Manager U Kyaw Kyaw explained facts about the production, sales and capacity of pumps to the minister who gave instructions. Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and party went to Machine and Machine Tool Factory No 1 (Nyaungchaydauk) at 10.30 am. Factory Manager U Pe Than Hlaing explained the import of machinery from People's Republic of China, installation of machinery and running of the factory.
Then, Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin inspected testing of machinery and arrangements for production of motor and agricultural equipment at the workshop, installation of machinery at the Copper Rod Casting & Rolling workshop, production of copper cable in Vertical Enameling workshop, construction of power Cable Production workshop and production of PVC cables in Power Cable Production workshop. The minister gave instructions to officials.
University of Culture welcomes freshers with French music troupe
YANGON, 7 Dec - A fresher-welcoming ceremony for the 2000-2001 academic year of the University of Culture (Yangon) was held at the town hall in Dagon Myothit (South) Township at 10 am today. Rector of the university U Tin Soe, Pro-Rectors Daw Khin Hla Htay and U Myat Thura extended greetings to the fresher. The rector, the pro-rectors, professors and department heads presented gifts to the students who won the best library study award, gold, silver and bronze medals and special prizes at the Eighth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions and medals at boat races and staff who won good public service awards. The special guests at the ceremony were members of ARS Antiqua de Paris, a vi-siting music troupe from France. The French music troupe performed song and dance programmes after the prize distribution ceremony. Also present on the occasion were professors, associate professors, department heads, the registrar grade-1, lecturers, assistant lecturers, the faculty and students.
(6) Deputy Minister on inspection in Kachin State
YANGON, 7 Dec-Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, together with officials, met with members of Kachin State Union Solidarity and Development Association and Kachin State War Veteran Association at the Town Hall in Myitkyina on 4 December.
In the evening, the deputy minister met with departmental heads of forces and departments under the ministry, staff and their families at the office of Myitkyina Township Peace and Development Council. The minister gave instructions on departmental work and agriculture and livestock breeding work. The deputy minister inspected No 2 Police Station in the township. The deputy minister yesterday met with departmental officials at Gubar Guest House, Machambaw Township, Putao District, and gave instructions and inspected plantations of departments under the ministry. Then, the deputy minister inspected Putao Police Station and left instructions.
Deputy Minister for Education attends prize-presenting ceremony
YANGON, 7 Dec-A ceremony to present prizes to the winners of Yangon Division Third Basic Education Schools Fife and Drum Band Contest was held at Salin Sports Ground in Kyimyindine Township this morning, attended by Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung.
Also present on the occasion were directors- general, chairmen, Deputy Director-General of No 3 Basic Education Department (Yangon) U Tin Win and departmental officials, township education officers, principals, teachers and students.
The participating troupes took designated positions on the ground and the Deputy Minister presented first prize to No 1 BEHS Hmawby troupe, second to No 2 BEHS Latha troupe and third to No 2 BEHS Sangyoung troupe in A division, and first to No 2 BEHS Hlinethaya troupe, second to No 4 BEHS Ahlon troupe and third to No 2 BEHS Kamayut troupe in B division. Director-General of Education Planning and Training Department U Bo Win, Director-General of No 1 Basic Education Department U Tin Nyo and Chairman of Myanmar Education Research Bureau U Myint Han presented special prizes to the winners of A and B Divisions. Deputy Director-General U Tin Win presented best maestro awards to No 1 BEHS Hmawby troupe and No 2 BEHS Kamayut troupe leaders and presents to the members of Scrutinizing Committee.
(7) Prizes presented to winners of Inter-Ministry Taekwondo Tournament
YANGON, 7 Dec-The final matches and prize presentation ceremony of Year 2000 Third Inter-Ministry Yuzana Cup Taekwondo Tournament were held at Aung San Gymnasium this afternoon. It was attended by Chairman of Myanma Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik, Patron of Myanmar Women Sports Federation Daw Khin Thein Yee, Chairman U Htay Myint and executives, invited guests and enthusiasts. After the final matches, Director-General U Thaung Htaik, the patron and officials presented awards to the winners. The minister presented Yuzana Championship Cup to the Ministry of Defence team.
(8) National Seed Committee (NSC) meets
YANGON, 7 Dec -The first meeting of National Seed Committee (NSC) of Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation was held at Myanma Agriculture Service on Kanbe Street in Yankin Township this morning. Present were Chairman of National Seed Committee (NSC) Brig-Gen Khin Maung, Secretary of NSC Managing Director of U Tun Than and committee members, sub-committee members, Vice-Chairman of Academy for Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock and Fisheries Dr Myint Thein and members, officials of Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, researchers, technician of Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Khin Maung made a speech. Then, Joint-Secretary of NSC General Manager (Seed Division) of MAS Dr Min Aung explained the function of NSC. Those present took part in the discussions. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by Chairman Brig-Gen Khin Maung.
(9) Man sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment
YANGON, 7 Nov-The Yangon East District Court handed down a sentence of 30 years in prison on an illicit drug trafficker on 20 October this year. The case was that a combined team comprising personnel of local intelligence unit and Yangon Division Anti-drug Squad, acting on information, on 14 May 1999, searched the house of Aung Khaing Zaw, No 985, Duya Street, Ward 49, Dagon Myothit (North) Township, and seized 1.63 kilos of marijuana. The Dagon Myothit (North) Township Police Station filed Aung Khaing Zaw, 30, son of U Sein Maung, under Section 15/19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. (See page 2) The Yangon East District Court heard the case and sentenced him to 25 years' imprisonment under Section 19 (A) and five years' imprisonment under Section 15 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law separately.
25 members resign from Labutta Township NLD of own accord
YANGON, 7 Dec-Twenty-five members resigned of their own accord from the National League for Democracy of Labutta Township, Ayeyawady Division. Twenty-five members of Labutta Township NLD, Ayeyawady Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Labutta Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 19 March 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
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