(1) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends message of  felicitations to Morocco

YANGON, 30 July - 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 Majesty King Mohammed VI of the  Kingdom of Morocco on the occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Morocco which falls on 30  July 2001.

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(2) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends message of felicitations to Vanuatu

YANGON, 30 July - On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Vanuatu, which falls on  30 July 2001, 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 Father John Bani, President of  the Republic of Vanuatu.

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(3) Secretary-1 attends ceremony to share merits for construction of Sasana 5000 Yaungdawphwint Kyaikhtihsaung Htidipan Dhammayon 

YANGON, 29 July-A ceremony to share merits for construction of the Sasana 5000 Yaungdawphwint  Kyaikhti-hsaung Htidipan Dhammayon near the western Tazaung of the Shwedagon Pagoda was held at  the Dhammayon this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt.

Also present were member Sayadaws led by Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee  Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Myingyan Koehsaungtaik  Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhita, Agga Maha Saddhamma-jotikadhaja Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta  Panadipa and members of the Sangha, 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, ministers, the Chief Justice, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development  Council Office, heads of department, members of the Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees, disciples,  well-wishers and guests.

The members of the Sangha led by Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja  Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Myingyan Koehsaungtaik Sayadaw  Bhaddanta Sobhita consecrated the Jhana Mudra Buddha image to be kept at the Dhammayon.

The Secretary-1 and well-wishers took the Nine Precepts from Secretary of the State Sangha Maha  Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Magway  Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara.

The Secretary-1 and well-wishers presented offertories to the members of the Sangha. Chairman of Zaykabar Co Agga Maha Thirithudama Manizotadara U Khin Shwe supplicated on construction of the  Dhammayon. Chairman of the Sasana 5000 Yaungdawphwint Group U Than Shwe, donor of the Dhammayon Chairman of Zaykabar Co Agga Maha Thirithudama Manizotadara U Khin Shwe and Engineer U Tint San of ACE Construction presented the documents related to the Dhammayon to the  Secretary-1.

The Secretary-1 presented the documents to Kyaikhti-hsaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panadipa. The Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits. The Secretary-1 and well-wishers performed the rituals of golden and silver showers and offered " soon " to the Sayadaws. Chairman of Zaykabar Co Agga Maha Thirithudama- Manizotadara U Khin Shwe and wife Daw San San Kywe and family donated K 1.5 million; gem expert U Thein Lwin (Retd) of Gem Corporation and wife Daw Aye Aye, K 3.6 million; Managing Director U Kyi Thein of Sinma Tex Co and wife Daw Than Nyunt, K 3 million; Chairman of the Sasana 5000 Yaung-dawphwint Group, K 4.8 million; and Engineer U Tint San of ACE Construction and wife Dr Daw Htay Htay Nyein, K 2.6 million for construction of the Dhammayon. The donations totalled 2.9 million.

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(4) Myanma Industrial Development Bank holds sixth annual meeting for 2000-2001 

YANGON, 29 July - Myanma Industrial Development Bank held the sixth annual meeting for 2000-2001  at the bank on Pansodan Street this morning. Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt- Gen. Win Myint addressed the meeting. Also present were Chairman of the Working Committee for  Myanma Industrial Development Chairman of Myanma Industrial Development Bank Minister for  Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Governor of the Central  Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office,  the commander of No 4 Military Region, departmental officials, members of the MIDB Board of  Directors, the managing director and employees, share-holders and guests. The Secretary-3 made a  speech.

Then, Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin said that Myanma Industrial Development Bank has been operating  for over five years, and the objective of the bank is to contribute to the development of the industrial sector  in Myanmar. In 2000-2001, the bank made a profit of over K 111.5 million, out of which some amount of  money has to be set aside for tax and the fund of the bank and K 64.5 million can be distributed to the  shareholders. Arrangements have been made to give a dividend of K 62,250 per share. For a share valued  at K 500,000, the bank has already given the total dividend of K 413,250 including the present dividend.

Loans are being extended to industrialists from industrial zones with the aim of promoting the development of the industrial sector in Myanmar. This year, the bank has given loans not only to industrialists but also to entrepreneurs who are engaged in businesses related to production, trading, services and others. About K 600 million has been lent to 289 entrepreneurs. Then, Managing Director of  Myanma Industrial Development Bank U Aung Chit submitted the annual report of the bank for 2000- 2001. Assistant General Manager of MIDB U Thet Mon sought the approval of the meeting for the annual  report, the financial statement and the audit report. The managing director replied to queries raised by the  shareholders. Then, the meeting selected a new board of directors chaired by Minister Maj-Gen Saw  Lwin. Afterwards, duty was assigned to the audit group. Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin presented gifts to  advisers. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by the minister.

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(5) Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung attends ASEAN meetings 

YANGON, 29 July-Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and party left for Hanoi, Vietnam on 22  July at the invitation of the Chairman of 34th ASEAN Standing Committee and the Minister of Foreign  Affairs of Vietnam. Minister U Win Aung attended the 34th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (34th AMM) on  23 and 24 July, AMM Retreat, the meeting of Commission for South East Asia Nuclear Weapons Free  Zone and ASEAN+3 Foreign Ministers Meeting on 24 July, the 8th ASEAN Regional Forum (8th ARF)  on 25 July, the meeting of Foreign Ministers of ASEAN and dialogue partners on 26 and 27 July.

The minister presided over the ASEAN-Japan Ministerial Meeting held on 26 July. Minister U Win Aung explained the government's plans being implemented, development in the country, the government's  endeavours regarding anti-drug campaign, objectives and future plans at the 8th ASEAN Regional Forum  on 25 July. The minister presided over the Second Ministerial Meeting on Mekong-Ganga Cooperation on  28 July. Delegates from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and India attended the meeting.

Leaders of delegations from six nations signed the Hanoi Programme of Action for Mekong-Ganga Cooperation for more cooperation in tourism, cultural, education, transport and communications sectors  between five ASEAN-member nations and Ganga Valley region in India. After the meeting a press  conference was held. During his stay in Vietnam, Minister U Win Aung together with Foreign Ministers  of ASEAN and dialogue partners paid a courtesy call on President of Vietnam Mr Tran Duc Luong on 26  July. The minister together with ASEAN Foreign Ministers called on Prime Minister Mr Phan Van Khai  on 23 July and together with the ministers for Mekong-Ganga Cooperation on 28 July.

Minister U Win Aung met Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Mr Nguyen Dy Nien and exchanged  views on ASEAN affairs and bilateral relations on 26 July. Minister U Win Aung met Vice-Chairman of  National Planning Committee and Chairman of Special Board on infrastructure of the Prime Minister Mr  K C Pant of India on 27 July. They discussed bilateral relations, transport, commerce and arrangements  for development of border regions between the two countries. Minister U Win Aung met Foreign  Ministers of dialogue partner countries, Australia, Japan and New Zealand. They discussed bilateral  relations and regional and international issues. He received UNDP Administrator Mr Mark Malloch and  looked into prospects for cooperation between Myanmar and UNDP. Minister U Win Aung met  correspondents of Kyodo, NHK, AFP, Myanmar Times and Reuters news agency and replied to the queries. He explained developments of relations between Myanmar and western nations, cooperation with  national race leaders for eradication of drugs in Myanmar and results. The minister arrived back here  yesterday evening.

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(6)  News in Brief

U Kyaw Tint Swe accredited to United Mexican States

YANGON, 30 July - The Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar has appointed U Kyaw Tint Swe, Permanent Representative of the Union of Myanmar to the  United Nations, New York, concurrently as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union  of Myanmar to the United Mexican States.

Commander and Minister visit Win Thuza Shop in Myitkyina

YANGON, 29 July - Commander of Northern Command Maj-Gen Kyaw Win and Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, inspected Win Thuza Shop of the Ministry of Industry-1 in Myitkyina, Kachin State,  this afternoon, and inspected sale of products of Myanma Textile Industries, Myanma Foodstuff  Industries, Myanma General and Maintenance Industries, Myanma Paper and Chemical Industries and  Myanma Ceramics Industries. They also inspected farm equipment.

Patron of Kachin State Union Solidarity and Development Association Commander of Northern Command Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, Central Executive Committee members U Aung Thaung and Brig-Gen.  Thura Myint Maung met with USDA secretaries and executives from Myitkyina, Waingmaw, Mohnyin,  Tanai and Phakant at the office of Kachin State USDA. CEC member U Aung Thaung gave instructions  on sanitation work, economic, social, health and education affairs and national affairs and community  welfare work. Then, CEC member Brig-Gen. Thura Myint Maung made a speech, and attended to  requirements of executives.

Myanmar Fisheries Federation meets

YANGON, 29 July-The coordination meeting of executives of the Myanmar Fisheries Federation was held  at the hall of the Yuzana Hotel on Shwegondine in Bahan township this morning. It was attended by  Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Thein, Deputy Minister U Aung Thein, the  directors-general and officials of the ministry, state/division/district level executives of the federation.  President U Htay Myint of the federation and Minister Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Thein made speeches.  Then, executives reported on progress of work being carried out and Deputy Minister U Aung Thein and  Director-General of Fisheries Department U Than Tun presented supplementary reports. The meeting  came to a close with the concluding remarks by the minister.
 
Minister inspects postal and telecommunication services 

YANGON, 29 July - Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen. Thein Zaw visited  the auto-exchange in Hpa-an, Kayin State, on 27 July. The manager of Kayin State Myanma Posts and  Telecommunications reported on the installation of machinery and equipment at the auto-exchange,  trunk-calls, the condition of the auto-radio telephones and postal and telegraph services. The minister  attended to the requirements.

The minister proceeded to the office of the manager of Mon State Myanma Posts and Telecommunications  in Mawlamyine. The minister inspected postal and telegraph services and installation of equipment at the  auto-exchange and microwave station in Mawlamyine. Commander of South-East Command Brig-Gen.  Myint Swe and Minister Brig-Gen. Thein Zaw went to the post office in Paung yesterday, and inspected  postal services.

Then, they proceeded to the auto-exchange in Thaton and inspected the installation of auto-telephone  equipment. The minister also inspected the post office and the telephone office in Theinseik, the telephone  exchange in Bilin, the post office in Kyaikto and the microwave station in Moatpalin. The minister visited  the post office in Waw, Bago Division. The minister then went to the office of the manager of Bago  Division Myanma Posts and Telecommunications in the evening, and the manager reported on  communication tasks. The minister gave instructions on installation of telephone lines and requirements.

A & I Ministry holds Waso-robe offering ceremony 

YANGON, 29 July-The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation held its tenth Waso-robe offering ceremony  at the meeting hall of the ministry here this morning. Present at the ceremony were Minister for  Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, directors-general, managing directors and staff. Joint-Secretary of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Yenangyoung Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita  Bhaddanta Tejaniya administered the Five Precepts. The minister and wife Daw Khin Myo Oo and staff  families presented Waso robes and offertories to the members of the Sangha. Joint-Secretary of the State  Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Dwipitakadhara Dwipitaka Kovida Jagarabhivamsa delivered a sermon.  Then, "soon" was offered to the members of the Sangha.
 
Ministry of Commerce offers Waso robes

YANGON, 29 July-The families of the Office of the Minister for Commerce and Directorate of Trade  offered Waso robes to the members of the Sangha at Ariya Mandaing Kyaungtaik on Kyaikwaing Pagoda  Road, Ward 3, Mayangon Township, here, this morning.

It was attended by Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Kyaw Hsan,  directors-general, managing directors, officials, staff and their family members. The congregation  received the Five Precepts from Presiding Nayaka of the Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Bhaddanta Silacara. Then,  the minister, the deputy minister and departmental heads offered Waso robes to the members of the Sangha. The deputy minister presented K 500,000 donated by the ministry for construction of  Thaddammawasi three-storey building to the Sayadaw. Taikoak Sayadaw of the Kyaungtaik Bhaddanta  Panaloka (Dhammacariya Vinaya Pali Specialist) delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits  gained. Then, "soon " was offered to the members of the Sangha. Today's donations of the ministry was K  916,695.

Waso-robe offering of the Office of the State Peace and Development Council held

YANGON, 29 July-The Office of the State Peace and Development Council held its 11th Waso-robe  offering ceremony at Aletawya Sanpya Sarthintaik on Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Township, here, at 5.30  am today. Present on the occasion were Sayadaws and members of the Sangha from Yangon Division  Sangha Nayaka Committee, Kamayut Township Sangha Nayaka Committee and Bahan Township Sangha  Nayaka Committee, Director-General of the Office of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Pe  Nyein, advisers, staff families, lay disciples, guests and wellwishers. The staff families offered " soon " to  the members of the Sangha. Presiding Nayaka of the Sarthintaik Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Silacara- bhivamsa invested the congregation with the Five Precepts. Members of the Sangha recited the parittas.  The director-general and the staff family members presented Waso robes and offertories to the members of  the Sangha. The Sayadw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained, and the ceremony  came to a close.
 
Ministry of Rail Transportation offers Waso robes to members of the Sangha 

YANGON, 29 July - The Ministry of Rail Transportation held a Waso-robe offering ceremony under the  patronage of Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung and wife Daw Nyunt Nyunt Lwin at Taunggyi  Kyaungtaik in Bahan Township this morning. The ceremony was attended by 90 members of the Sangha  led by the Presiding Sayadaw of Taunggyi Kyaungtaik, Minister U Pan Aung and wife Daw Nyunt Nyunt  Lwin, Dr Yee Yee Htwe, wife of Deputy Minister Thura U Thaung Lwin, Deputy Minister U Pe Than and  wife Daw Cho Cho Tun, directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises under  the ministry, advisers, guests and families of the ministry. The Presiding Sayadaw of Taunggyi  Kyaungtaik administered the Five Precepts, and the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha recited  Parittas. The minister and wife, the deputy minister and wife and wellwishers offered Waso robes and  alms to the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha. The Presiding Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed  by sharing of merits.

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(7)  Bronze statue of Nandawshay Saya Tin unveiled 

YANGON, 29 July- A ceremony to unveil bronze statue in commemoration of Nandawshay Saya Tin was  held yesterday at the National Theatre of Fine Arts Department in Mandalay. Present were member of the  State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council  Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Minister for Culture U Win Sein, Secretary of  Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Tin Ohn and members, departmental officials,  Secretary of Division USDA U Tin Maung Oo, officials and guests. At the auspicious time, Commander  Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Minister U Win Sein formally unveiled the bronze statue. The commander said  the nations of the world today are making efforts for preservation of own culture and national characters  and for revitalization of culture. There is a saying that real culture is the essence of human beings, he said.  In order to honour Nandawshay Saya Tin, one of the great composers in Myanmar, his bronze statue was  cast, the commander said. The minister and Director-General of Fine Arts Department U Kyaw Win  inspected wax work of Princess Thanbyin, daughter of King Kyaswa and statues of Liberty Ma Mya Yin  and Alinka Kyawswa Daw Saw Mya Aye Kyi to be placed in front of the National Theatre in Mandalay.
 
PBANRDA Ministry holds Waso-robe offering ceremony

YANGON, 29 July-The eighth Waso-robe offering ceremony of the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas  and National Races and Development Affairs was held at the Dhammayon of the ministry on Arzarni  Street, Bahan Township, this morning. Present at the ceremony were Joint-Secretary of the State Sangha  Maha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Nyaungdon Sayadaw Bhaddanta Osathabhivamsa and  members of the Sangha, Daw Kyin Khaing, wife of Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National  Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, Deputy Minister U Kyaw Tin, directors-general and  staff families. Member of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Kitti  administered the Eight Precepts. Members of the Sangha recited the parittas. Daw Kyin Khaing, the  deputy minister, directors-general and staff families presented offertories to the members of the Sangha.

Commander and Health Minister visit Hinthada Nurses Training School 

YANGON, 29 July-Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Ayeyawady  Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura Shwe  Mann and Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein met with trainees of Hinthada Nurses Training School at  People's Hospital in Hinthada District, Ayeyawady Division, at noon yesterday. Also present were  Director-General of Medical Science Department of the Ministry of Health Professor Dr Maung Maung  Wint, Director-General of Health Planning Department Dr Kyi Soe, Director-General of Health  Department Dr Wan Maung, Divisional Health Officer Dr Than Aung, Local authorities, District Health  Officer Dr Wint Wint Tin, specialists, assistant surgeons, nurses, officials and trainees.

The commander and the minister gave speeches. The directors-general reported on work being carried  out department-wise. The commander, the minister and party then inspected the Nurses Training School  of the peoples Hospital, and they were conducted round the school. They fulfilled the requirements and  presented materials to be used for educative purpose to Maternal and Child Welfare Association.

They visited Zalun Manaungmyin Pyidawbyan Pagoda and offered gold foils to it. They inspected requirements for repair of Zalun Township People's Hospital and surgical ward. Township Health Officer  Dr Aung Kyi Swe conducted them round the hospital. They attended to the needs. The minister and party  next proceeded to the Peasant's Hospital in Hsamalauk Village, Nyaungdon Township, and inspected the  wards, operation theatre and emergency ward. Later, the minister fulfilled the needs and presented  materials to be used for educative purpose to Hsamalauk Health Care Unit.

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(8) Over K 12 million presented to 248 war veterans and disabled Tatmadaw members in Kachin State

YANGON, 29 July - A ceremony to hand over cash assistance provided by the Central Organizing Committee of Myanmar War Veterans Organization to members of MWVO and disabled Tatmadaw  members aged 75 and above was held at the City Hall in Myitkyina, Kachin State, this afternoon.

Present were Patron of Kachin State War Veterans Organization member of the State Peace and Development Council Commander of Northern Command Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, member of COC Minister  for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Secretary of COC Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen. Thura  Myint Maung, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen. San Tun, member of COC Brig-Gen. Khin Aung Myint of  the Ministry of Defence, staff officers of Northern Command, members of Kachin State Peace and  Development Council, departmental officials of Kachin State, members of Kachin State, District and Township USDAs, Women's Affairs Committee, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Auxiliary Fire  Brigade and Red Cross and war veterans and disabled Tatmadaw members aged 75 and above.  Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win made an opening speech.

The commander, Minister U Aung Thaung, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Thura Myint Maung and Brig-Gen. Khin Aung Myint presented cash assistance to the war veterans and disabled Tatmadaw members. Chairman of Bhamo Township WVO Captain Khin Maung Kyi (Retired) spoke words of thanks. Then,  Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win made a concluding speech, which brought the ceremony to a close.  Altogether K 12.55 million was presented to 186 war veterans and 62 disabled Tatmadaw members  totalling 248.
 
USDA trainees tour Bagan-NyaungU, Sagaing, Mandalay

YANGON, 29 July-Trainees of the Myanmar and International Affairs Studies Course No 3 of the Union  Solidarity and Development Association, led by Central Executive Committee member Brig-Gen. Thein  Aung, visited the pagodas and temples in Bagan  the Dhammarazaka, the Lawkananda, the Manuha, the  Myazedi, the Gubyaukgyi, the Ananda, the Dhamma-yangyi and the Sulamani  on 26 July morning. They  also visited Shin Arahan Brick Monastery and Myanma Lacquerware Institute. The trainees arrived at the  Ywathatgyi University of Development for National Races in Sagaing Township on 27 July.

They were welcomed and briefed on regional development tasks being carried out in the division by CEC  member of USDA Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win. Then, Rector Col Zaw Min  Thein explained facts about the university and daily routine work with the help of video slides.  Afterwards, the commander presented K 100,000 to the trainees.

The commemorative pennants of the group were presented to the commander and the principal. CEC  member of USDA Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Deputy Superintending  Engineer U San Win, Secretary of Mandalay City Development Committee Lt-Col Maung Pu, Director- General of the Archaeological Department U Hla Gyi Maung and Secretary of Mandalay Division Peace  and Development Council Lt-Col Tin Ohn briefed them on tasks being carried out by the respective  departments in the division at the briefing hall of the Ayeyawady Bridge (Mandalay) in Mandalay. At  night, the trainees were entertained with cultural dances at the National Theatre.

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(9) Sports Minister inspects training of athletes

YANGON, 29 July-Chairman of the Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen. Thura  Aye Myint arrived at the National Swimming Pool and viewed the training of the tentatively selected Judo  athletes for XXI SEA Games yesterday morning.

He spoke words of encouragement and presented them training suits. The minister then inspected the  training of the tentatively selected table tennis players at the camp of Myanmar Table Tennis Federation  and gave necessary instructions to the officials. He also viewed the training of the Karataedo athletes at  Aung San Stadium and presented sports suits to them. The minister watched the training of the tentatively  selected weightlifters at the camp of the Myanmar Weightlifting Federation and spoke words of  encouragement.
 
Myanmar beat Canada (AIA) 5-0

YANGON, 29 July-The third match between the Under-23 Tentatively Selected Myanmar Football team  and the Canada (AIA) football club was held at Thuwunna Stadium this afternoon. Among the spectators  were Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Brig-Gen. Aung Thien Lin, Vice-President of the Myanmar Olympic  Committee Adjutant-General Brig-Gen. Hsan Hsint, Secretary of MOC Director-General of Sports and  Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik and officials, invited guests and fans. The leaders of the  two teams exchanged pennants and had souvenir photo taken before the match. Myanmar beat Canada 5-0  in the match.

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