(1) State Peace and
Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends
felicitations to Georgia
YANGON, 26 May- 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
Eduard Shevardnadze, President of the Republic of Georgia, on the
occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Georgia which
falls on 26 May 2001.
up
___________________________
(2)Chairman of the State Peace and Development
Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than
Shwe addressed the closing ceremony of Myanmar and International
Affairs Studies Course No 2
Preserving
good legacy, ending consequences of evil legacy duty of new
generation youth
USDA
founded for emergence of national force which can maintain peace and
stability, safeguard and develop nation
Transport
infrastructure essential investment for national economic progress
YANGON, 25 May- Patron of the Union Solidarity
and Development Association Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior
General Than Shwe addressed the closing ceremony of Myanmar and
International Affairs Studies Course No 2 and Advanced Management
Course No 9 for Executives of USDA at the Central Public Relations
Unit in Hmawby Township at 9 am today.
Also present on the occasion were Patorn of USDA
Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army)
General Maung Aye, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt and members of the State Peace and
Development Council, Deputy Prime Ministers Vice-Admiral Maung Maung
Khin, Lt-Gen. Tin Tun and Lt-Gen. Tin Hla, ministers, the Chief
Justice, the Auditor-General, the Chairman of Civil Service
Selection and Training Board, members of the Panel of Patrons of
USDA, members of USDA Central Executive Committee, deputy
ministers, senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence,
directors-general and managing directors of departments and
enterprises, guests, Course In-charge Lt-Col Sein Win, course
supervisors and trainees.
Patron of USDA Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior
General Than Shwe said:
I would like to give necessary guidance to you at
the conclusion ceremony. You have already studied theoretically and
practically all the subjects prescribed for the courses.
The trainees of Myanmar and International Studies
Course have studied the Myanmar and international affairs,
nation-building endeavours and cultural heritage in five divisions
and compiled the papers on the national affairs and the national
progress group-wise. The trainees have not only completed
theoretical and practical studies but also shared their knowledge
at the courses.
At the Advanced Management Course for Executives
of USDA, the trainees have studied Myanma political history,
nation-building projects, economics, basic military science, basic
journalism and other technical subjects.
It is heartening to learn that the trainees have
attended the courses with keen interest and perseverance.
All the necessary requirements are being
fulfilled on every front in building a peaceful, modern and
developed nation. Designating "the establishing of a peaceful,
tranquil, modern and developed nation" as a national goal, we have
relied mainly on our internal strength in implementing the main
tasks during the period of over ten years. In the political sector,
internal peace and stability and national consolidation have been
built up in a practical way. There are both good and bad legacies
in the history of a nation. The duty of the new generation youth is
to preserve the good legacy and to end the consequences of the evil
legacy. Due to the conditions Myanmar had faced after
regaining independence, peace, stability, amity and unity have
become the main national requirements. Thus, over the past ten
years, the government has striven to restore amity, unity and
understanding among the national people and welcomed back armed
groups to join hands in serving the national interest.
The nation must be built with the forces of the
nationalities. The amity, solidarity, unity, patriotism, Union
Spirit, intellectual power and social ability are national
strengths. We believe that the national strengths can defend and
build the nation.
The new generation youth play a key role in
building the national force. Thus, USDA was founded for the
emergence of a national force which can maintain peace and stability
and safeguard and develop the State.
The pledge included in the Chapter I, the basic
principles of the association, says "I hereby pledge that I will
endeavour to strengthen the Union of Myanmar, to promote love and
understanding among indigenous peoples, to strengthen State
sovereignty, to safeguard territorial integrity, to develop the
country and to build a peaceful and modern State." The pledge of
USDA is also the inborn duty of the entire national people. All the
youth in the entire nation are actively partaking in USDA which has
emerged with the noble pledge. All-round efforts have been made to
enhance the quality of the USDA force. The USDA members have been
nurtured in enabling them to
always keep in their hearts the customs, traditions and culture,
literature, arts and noble national spirit. They are also being
nurtured to be able to dutifully realize Our Three Main National
Causes. Continuous efforts are being made to promote and propagate
Union Spirit, which will preserve the values of the Union and peace
and unity, among the members.
A large number of working programmes have been
laid down and implemented in all the sectors and regions for
emergence of a peaceful, tranquil, modern and developed nation.
Projects have been laid down and implemented for progress of all
sectors including economic infrastructures, energy infrastructures,
agricultural, livestock breeding and industrial undertakings and
education, health, social and cultural spheres.
Nawade Bridge on Ayeyawady River in Pyay
Township, Bago Division, Ayeyawady River Bridge linking Magway and
Minbu Townships in Magway Division, Anawrahta Bridge on the
Ayeyawady in Chauk Township and Ayeyawady River Bridge construction
project to link Mandalay and Sagaing, which the trainees of Myanmar
and International Studies Course have visited in April, are only
some of the projects the government is implementing to fulfil the
nation’s transport requirements.
A network of roads and bridges which have been
built in the nation with a large amount of money are the main
economic infrastructures. There are 16 already-completed bridges and
bridges under construction on the Ayeyawady, the Chindwin, the
Sittoung and the Thanlwin, which are the main rivers of the nation
flowing from north to south.
It can also be said that they are the essential
investment for national economic progress.
After the ceremony , the Senior General cordially
met the trainees and had the luncheon together with the trainees at
Byintnaung Hall.
Later, the Senior General and party had
documentary photo taken together with the trainees.
Excerpts from Senior General Than Shwe’s speech
* The amity, solidarity, unity, patriotism, Union
Spirit, intellectual power and social ability are national
strengths.
* Continuous efforts are being made to promote
and propagate Union Spirit, which will preserve the values of the
Union and peace and unity, among the members.
* USDA was founded for emergence of a national
force which can maintain peace and stability and safeguard and
develop the nation.
* A large number of working programmes have been
laid down and implemented in all the sectors and regions for
emergence of a peaceful, tranquil, modern and developed nation.
* A network of roads and bridges which have been
built in the nation with a large amount of money are the main
economic infrastructures.
* It is the strategy of the State to build the
sufficient number of dams and develop the agriculture sector.
* To develop human resources of the State, a
national education promotion special plan is being implemented.
Arrangements are being made to develop the education sector with a
long-term plan which will run 30 years.
* To enable students to pursue higher education,
altogether 125 universities and colleges have been opened to date.
up
___________________________
(3) News in Brief
Minister
receives foreign visitors
YANGON, 25 May-Minister for Hotels and Tourism
Maj-Gen Saw Lwin met Managing Director Mr Manfred P Kerski of
Deutsche Areo consult and Managing Director Mr Wolfgang Weil of
Frankurt Airport Regional Office Asia at his office this morning.
They discussed matters related to tourism promotion. Also present
were Managing Director U Kyi Tun of Myanma Hotels and Tourism
Services and officials of the ministry.
UMFCCI
President receives Japanese guests
YANGON, 25 May - President of the Union of
Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win Myint
received First Secretary of Japanese Embassy Mr Takashi Ishizaki and
Deputy Director of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Mr
Yasushi Iwata of Japan at UMFCCI Head Office this morning. They
discussed matters on bilateral cooperation between the two
countries.
Malaysian
Minister and wife conclude visit
YANGON, 25 May- Minister of Domestic Trade and
Consumer Affairs of Malaysia Mr Tan Sri Muhyiddin Bin Haji Mohd
Yassin and wife and party left here by air this afternoon. The
Malaysian Minister and party were seen off at Yangon International
Airport by Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone, Ambassador of
Malaysia Dato Muhommad Bin Noh, directors-general and managing
directors of the ministry and officials.
National Convention Convening
Commission meets
YANGON, 25 May - National Convention Convening
Commission held its meeting at the meeting hall of NCCC this
afternoon. Present were Chairman of NCCC Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and
commission members.
The Secretary of NCCC, the National Convention
Convening Work Committee and the National Convention Convening
Management Committee reported to the meeting on matters pertaining
to the convention. The Commission members took part in the
discussions. After hearing the reports, Chairman Maj-Gen Saw Lwin
gave concluding remarks and the meeting came to a close.
up
___________________________
(4) Minister U Win Sein receives Korean guests
YANGON, 25 May - Minister for Culture U Win Sein
received Ambassador of Republic of Korea Mr Chung Jung-Gum and
Vice-President of Korean Foundation for International Exchange Mr
Kim Jae-Kyu and party at his office this afternoon.
They discussed promotion of Myanmar-Korean
cultural exchange programmes. Present also at the call were Deputy
Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, Director-General of Department of
Cultural Institute U Myint Thein Swe, Director-General of
Archaeology Department U Nyunt Han, Director-General of Fine Arts
Department U Kyaw Win, Rector of University of Culture (Yangon) U
Tin Soe, Rector of University of Culture (Mandalay) U San Win and
officials.
Minister
receives foreign guests
YANGON, 25 May-Minister for education U Than Aung
received Ambassador of India Mr Shyam Saran at his office at 2 p.m.
today. They discussed bilateral cooperation in-education sector.
The minister also received the dance troupe of Seoul Metropolitan
Dance Theatre led by Vice-President Kim Jae-Kyu of Korean
Foundation, accompanied by Korean Ambassador Mr Chung Jung-Gum, this
afternoon. They discussed cooperation in education. Also present at
the calls were Deputy Minister for education U Myo Nyunt and
officials of the Ministry of Education.
MOC, officials of sports
federations meet
YANGON, 25 May- Myanmar Olympic Committee and
officials of sports federations held a coordination meeting at
Padamya Hall of National Indoor Stadium-l, Thuwunna, this
afternoon, with an addresses by Chairman of MOC Minister for Sports
Brig- Gen. Thura Aye Myint. Also present were Vice Chairmen of MOC
Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo and Vice-Adjutant-General
Brig-Gen. Maung Nyo, member Director of Medical Services Brig-Gen.
Mya Thein Han, presidents and secretary of sports federations and
guests.
up
___________________________
(5)Minister inspects Win Thuza Shops
YANGON, 25 May- Minister for Industry-1 U Aung
Thaung, accompanied by officials, arrived at Win Thuza Shop of
Ministry of Industry-1 at 8th Mile, Mayangon Township, this morning.
The minister inspected sales of products of
enterprises under the Ministry of Industry-1 and gave necessary
instructions. After that, the minister proceeded to Win Thuza Shop
near Hanthawady Roundabout in Sangyoung Township and inspected sales
of soap cakes and warehouses. The minister left instructions to
officials. In the hall, the minister met officials and supervisors
and gave instructions on supervision, goods storage and distribution
matters.
Billboard
hailing MWVO Conference erected in Haka
YANGON, 25 May- A ceremony to erect the billboard
hailing the Myanmar War Veterans Conference (2001) was held at the
corner of Bogyoke Road and Vamthumong Park in Haka, Chin State, on
21 May. Present on the occasion were Patron of Chin State WVO
Chairman of Chin State Peace and Development Council Col Than Win,
military officers, members of Chin State WVO Supervisory Committee,
officials, members of social organizations and local people
totalling over 2,500.
Chairman of Chin State WVO Supervisory Committee
Secretary of Chin State Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Win
Naing formally unveiled the billboard.
up
___________________________
(6) Commander inspects regional development
work in Hmawby Township
YANGON, 25 May-Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than inspected
regional development work and agriculture and livestock breeding
work in Hmawby Township, Yangon North District, this morning.
The commander arrived at No 2 Livestock Breeding
Farm in Hmawby Township at 9.45 am.
At the briefing hall, farm in-charge Maj Myat
Nyein reported on breeding layers and broilers, production of eggs
and chicken and sales of the farm produce at tax-free markets.
Then, Secretary of the Divisional Agriculture and
Livestock Breeding Committee Lt-Col Thein Hsint presented a
supplementary report. The commander fulfilled the requirements.
Afterwards, he inspected the farm and left instructions on greening
tasks in surrounding areas of the farm.
The farm will grow kitchen crops on ten acres of
vacant land this monsoon season.
Next, he met with members of Supervisory
Committee of Yangon Division Vegetable and Farming Special Zone
near Nyaunghnapin Village, Hmawby Township, and national
entrepreneurs at Hmawby Hsan briefing hall.
In-charge of Special Zone 1 the Divisional
Manager of Myanma Agriculture Service U San Maung, District
Commissioner of General Administration Department of Yangon North
District U Saw Hla Myint and Head of the Divisional Settlement and
Land Records Department U Naing Win reported on work done at Zones
1, 2 and 3. The entrepreneurs also reported on future tasks to be
implemented for agriculture and livestock breeding. The commander
attended to their needs. The commander later inspected progress of
cultivation, broilers breeding of Shwe Tharaphu Ltd, growing
asparagus and agriculture work being carried out at Special Zone 1.
The commander
left the farm in the evening.
Basic and Advanced Aviation
Courses conclude
YANGON, 25 May- The Basic Aviation Course No
1/2001 for New Generation and the Advanced Course No 1/2001,
organized by Union Solidarity and Development Association (Central)
and Commander-in-Chief (Air)’s Office, concluded at Basic Education
High School No 1 in Lanmadaw Township this afternoon.
Present on the occasion were member of USDA
Central Executive Committee U Than Shwe, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen
Myint Swe, Commander of Mingaladon Air Base Brig-Gen. Thein Myint,
Commander of Hmawby Air Base Col Min Khaing, Secretary of Yangon
Division USDA U Aye Myint, instructors and trainees. CEC member U
Than Shwe and Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe gave speeches.
Then, Commander of Mingaladon Air Base Brig-Gen. Thein Myint
presented certificates to trainees of two courses. Afterwards, the
Chief of Staff (Air),
the Secretary of the Yangon Division USDA and the Commander of
Hmawby Air Base presented prizes to outstanding trainees.
up
___________________________
(7) Basic and Advanced Marine Courses
conclude
YANGON, 25 May- The Basic Marine Course No 1/2001
for New Generation and the Advanced Course No 1/2001, organized by
Union Solidarity and Development Association (Central) and
Commander-in-Chief (Navy)'s Office, concluded with ceremony held at
Thiha Thura Tun Tin Hall of Ayeyawady Naval Region Command this
afternoon. Present on the occasion were member of USDA Central
Executive Committee U Saw Tun, Deputy Commander of Ayeyawady Naval
Region Command Captain Tha Hsan, senior naval officers, officials,
instructors and trainees. Union Solidarity and Development
Association Central executive Committee member U Saw Tun and
Deputy Commander of Ayeyawady Naval Region Command Captain Tha Hsan
gave speeches. Then, Deputy Captain Tha Hsan presented certificates
and prizes to trainees of the two courses.
up
___________________________
(8) Religious books and pictures of pagoda
donated
YANGON, 25 May-Wellwishers donated books on
Buddhist literature translated into Kachin and pictures of pagoda
worth K 1.6 million for Kachin Buddhists in Kachin State to the
Ministry of Religious Affairs at the parlour of the ministry on
Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangon Township, here, this afternoon. The
ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs
Brig-Gen. Thura Aung Ko and officials, Jinghpaw nun Daw Waibhagi
and wellwishers. Daw Waibhagi explained the purpose of the donation.
Then, Daw Waibhagi and 18 wellwishers presented the books and the
pictures to the deputy minister who then presented certificates of
honour
to them.
USDA CEC
member leaves for Vietnam
YANGON, 25 May -At the invitation of the Vietnam
Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), Myanmar goodwill
delegation led by CEC member of Union Solidarity and Development
Association U Thein Sein left here by air for Hanoi, Vietnam this
morning. The Myanmar delegation was seen off at Yangon International
Airport by Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen. Aung Thein,
Director-General of Myanma Radio and Television U Khin Maung Htay,
Director-General of Information and Public Relations Department U
Chit Naing, Managing Director of News and Periodical Enterprise U
Tin Kha, Managing Director of Printing and Publishing Enterprise
Col Myint Thein, Managing Director of Myanma Motion Picture
Enterprise U Bo Kyi, officials of Ministry of Information and USDA
Headquarters and their relatives. The CEC member was accompanied by
Secretary of Shan State (North) USDA U Aye Thaung and Secretary of
Kayin State USDA U Saw Htalon as members.
up
___________________________
(9) Stimulant tablets seized in Lashio
YANGON, 25 May-A combined team comprising members
of local intelligence unit and Lashio Anti-Drug Squad, acting on
information, on 10 January, while waiting in front of Marble Tile
Factory on Lashio-Tangyang road, they stopped a van with number
plate Bha/5570.
The driver made a U-turn and drove the car away.
It was then chased and four people on the car were caught together
with 56,000 stimulant tablets near Naungmon-Tangyang toll gate.
Action has been taken against Aik Lu, son of U Ngo Kawt of Panlon
Street, Hopang, Sai Hsan Lon, son of U Lon of Ward 5, Tangyang, Aik
Pi (a) Kyaw Khaing who was at the wheel, son of U Toe Yee of Maw
Hwe Village, Hopang, and Aik Po, son of U Ho Tin under Narcotic
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
up
___________________________
