( 1 )  Secretary -1 receives Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister

Yangon, 20 Oct- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba Mr Jose Armando Guerra Menchero and party, who are currently here, at the Defence Services Guest House here at 4 pm today. Also present at the call were Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win and Director- General of the Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet.

Secretary-1 and wife attend Maha Janaka Drama Contest

Yangon, 20 Oct- U Min Thura Drama Troupe of Mandalay Division Group-2 took part in the Maha Janaka Drama Contest at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street in Dagon Township this evening. Present on the occasion were Patron of Organizing the Ninth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, member of the Panel of Patrons Chairman of the Leading Committee for Organizing the Performing Arts Competitions member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and wife Daw Marlar Tint, members of the Panel of Patrons, ministers, deputy ministers, Vice-Chairman of the Leading Committee Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt and members, the chairman and members of the work committee and subcommittee members, senior military officers, departmental heads, members of the Panel of Judges, technicians and the public. On 21 October, U Nyan Win Drama Troupe of Magway Division will take part in the final day of the contest at the same venue.

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( 2 ) Communication sector plays important role not only in social and economic sector but also in national security and defence sector

Yangon, 20 Oct- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt met officials of the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs at the meeting hall of the Communications and Postal Training Centre at 9 am today and gave instructions on work implemented by the ministry.

Also present on the occasion were the ministers, the deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, heads of department of the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs, the Myanma Posts and Telecommunications and the Directorate of Telecommunications, general managers, deputy general managers, project managers, project engineers, chief engineers, deputy chief engineers, assistant general managers, assistant general managers of States and Divisions, those in charge of the head office and based stations of the Myanma Posts and Telecommunications and directors and deputy directors of the Directorate of Telecommunications.

First, Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw reported on organizational set-up and functions of the ministry and the department and the enterprise, matters related to radio frequency spectrum in the country, current communication network and arrangements for advanced extension tasks with the use of charts and data. The Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions. Then, the Secretary-1 said: Today the government is implementing systematic plans with the aim of enabling the Union of Myanmar to stand shoulder to shoulder with other nations, accelerating the growth of the national economy and improving the living standard of all the citizens. In view of the international situation in the beginning of the 21st Century, it is found that every nation is making all-out efforts to promote their national interests and to see to it that they do not lag behind others in the process of development. At the same time, science and technology, particularly electronic and communication technologies are advancing at a blistering pace, which has linked most of the nations in the world and has been bringing about rapid changes.

These significant changes have caused the world to be moving on the path full of unforeseen circumstances. The nations of the world are unavoidably involved in this process. In the process of technological advances and globalization, Digital Divide has made wider the gap of technology and development among the nations of the world. Consequently, inequalities are on the increase among the nations of the world. Therefore, all the nations of the world are working hard to develop communication technology, which plays a vital role in all the changes today and to put it to use in promoting national interests. As is known to all, the Union of Myanmar is striving to put to use electronic and computer technology and information and communication technology, which are popular in the world today, in such sectors of the nation as the education, health and social sectors. Therefore, the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs is required to use modern communication technologies effectively with the aim of contributing to the development of the education, health, economic and social sectors of the State and facilitating the education, health and social work among national people living in different regions of the nation.

At a time when communication technology is effecting the changes of the world, all are to try their utmost to develop modern communication technology in the nation in accord with the time and to develop modern communication technology which facilitate communications with the international community. Today the communication sector plays an important role not only in the social and economic sector but also in the national security and defence sector. Therefore, it is important to see to it that communication services in the nation are provided in accord with the law and rules and regulations, and in this regard, measures are to be taken in view of economic and social matters, preservation of national culture, national security and defence. At a time when the government is striving to enable the Union of Myanmar to keep abreast with other nations in terms of development, the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs was set up in 1992 to undertake the tasks of developing the communication sector, the main driving force of the national progress.

The Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs is providing communication services in accord with the law and rules and regulations and, at the same time, improving the quality of its services. In 1987-88, there were 1,115 post offices, 310 telegraph offices, 245 telephone exchanges, 67,016 telephones. Now there are 1,294 post offices, 440 telegraph offices, 563 telephone exchanges and 277,807 telephones. Therefore, it is found that Myanma Posts and Telecommunications has been providing more postal, telegraph and telephone services. New auto-telephone exchange projects, local satellite communication projects, microwave link extension projects, overseas auto-exchange and satellite ground station projects and Asian-Europe Submarine Cable Project are being implemented. Cellular telephone system and CDMA telephone system have been put to use, and data communication, e-mail, internet and intranet are being introduced for the development of information and communication technology. As a result, telephone, telegraph and postal services cover the entire nation including border areas and far-flung areas, and overseas communications are also improving. Postal services are being provided by land, water and air and Expedite Mail Service (EMS) is being provided as well.

EMS is being provided from Yangon to 78 towns and from Mandalay to 51 towns. Not only are there regular overseas postal services with 31 nations, but also Yangon-Singapore, Yangon-Bangkok and Korea-Yangon expedite mail services are being provided. In addition, Myanmar DHL Ltd, in cooperation with DHL World-wide Express BV Company of Netherlands, is providing international expedite mail services between Yangon and 227 nations. In the telegraph sector, ground cable lines were put up as of 1961, and later on, telegraph services were provided with the use of radio and teleprinters. Today, there are 65 telegraph offices which are providing telegraph services with the use of computer. Fax services are also available in 88 towns. For the telephone communications, Analogue microwave links were set up in 1980. Now new microwave links are being extended up to border areas. Digital microwave links are also being set up. Today, there are 165 digital microwave stations and 40 microwave stations for local communications. For the overseas communications, there were only 63 overseas communication lines and one satellite communication station (B level). Now Thanlyin Satellite Station (A level) has been linked with many nations through Intelsat satellite and Thaicom satellite.

In addition, Asian-Europe Submarine Cable Project which will serve as a link with 33 nations is at the stage of implementation. It can be found that modern electronic and communication technologies are being widely used in the international communication system. Only the use of high-technology can provide access to Internet, e-Mail and Data Communication. Besides, Internet, e-Mail, Data Communication and information and communication technology have become influential not only in the economic, commercial, banking, national defence and security, education and health sectors but also in the personal social dealings. The government is taking the lead in striving for information and communication technology with the participation of national computer scientists and entrepreneurs of computer industry. As communication services play an important role in striving for the development of ICT, the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs is participating in the ICT development task and working for the emergence of communication systems and links.

The Secretary-1 said the Posts and Telecommunications Department is successfully carrying out the tasks on National Radio Frequency Spectrum Allocations and drafting of rules and regulations on management in order to undertake the work on use of modern radio equipment and radio communication system and frequency management such as allocations of radio frequency spectrum and records, After reviewing the requirements on radio frequency spectrum allocations for the present day and the future, the department has drawn up the Radio Frequency Spectrum Allocations in the Union of Myanmar which can be used in ten years without any major changes and amendments, he said. He said the Ministry of Communications and Posts and Telegraphs has gained achievements and increased its earnings. In 1989-90 the earnings were K 414.52 million and they increased up to K 7,854.17 million in 2000-2001. The target for 2001-2002 is K 8,455.47 million and the ministry has now earned K 5,012.40 million including 22.57 million US dollars.

He said yearly average target was 14.3 per cent in GDP of the communication sector and it increased 17.6 per cent each year. Though achievements have been made, the Secretary-1 spoke of the need to seek ways and means for extension of telephone, telegraphs and postal services. He called for installation of more telephone lines, full operation of equipment and provision of communications requirements in agricultural and road and bridge projects. In accord with Head of State Senior General Than Shwe's guidance on development of rural areas, efforts are to be made for wide use of telephone, telegraphs and postal services in rural areas, he said. He also spoke on speeding up its momentum in border area development works. At present, nine auto-radio telephone stations, 15 satellite communications stations and 45 telegraph offices were built and 45 radio telephones, 54 local exchanges and 21 carrier machines were installed. Efforts are to be made to cover the development in communications in the whole country as well as international links, he said.

It is necessary to study the ever-changing communication technology, modern communication system and equipment continuously. He urged the personnel to actively take part in speedy implementation of Information and Communication Technology Park and Tele-port. He said the government is making endeavours for development with momentum in combination with the related advanced technology and modern communications techniques in the education, health, economic and social sectors. He said efforts are to be made to provide services to those sectors through communication technology, he added. Development for information and communication technology sector is being undertaken phase by phase due to financial limitations. The Secretary-1 spoke of the need to systematically lay down the better upgrading programmes for communication sector which can cover the future prospects and to make arrangements for development of technology like education and health sectors and for nurturing highly qualified human resources.

Today in economic, trade, financial, social, security and defence sectors, the communication technology is taking a leading role and making drastic progresses. Efforts must thus be made with nationalist spirit for emergence of international standard qualified communication sector which can safeguard the interests of the nation and the people, he stressed. In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged officials concerned to make efforts for development of modern communication technology and systems which are vital in enabling the nation to keep abreast with the world's nations; to strive for the communication sector to be able to contribute towards the development of educational, social, health, economic, security and defence sectors of the State in line with the international developments; and to strive for the communication sector to be able to provide correct and speedy services in view of promoting the socio-economic life of the entire people. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party inspected training and learning at the communication courses at the training centre. Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, Managing Director U Maung Maung Tin of MPT and officials conducted the Secretary-1 and party around the centre. Next, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the e-Library of the training centre. Then, the Secretary-1 inspected modern communication equipment and usage of them and gave necessary instructions.

( 3 ) Tatmadaw families, wellwishers offer provisions to Maha Theindawgyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Pabedan Township

Yangon, 20 Oct- Families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and wellwishers donated provisions to Maha Theindawgyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik on Maha Bandoola Street in Pabedan Township, Yangon West District, this afternoon. The ceremony was attended by Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint.

Also present on the occasion were Presiding Nayaka of the Sarthintaik Agga Maha Ganthava�aka Pandita Bhad-danta Kumara and members of the Sangha, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin and Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun, Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, the secretary of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council, district and township authorities, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades, wut associations, wellwishers and guests. The Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of the Sarthintaik administered the Five Precepts.

Then, the Secretary-3 offered provisions to the Sayadaw. Similarly, the commander, ministers, the deputy ministers, the vice-mayor and senior military officers donated provisions to members of the Sangha. On behalf of the Tatmadaw families, Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore Soe Thein and Chief of Staff (Air) Col Myat Hein offered rice, edible oil and gram to the Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw. Likewise, Yangon Division Peace and Development Council, the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Yangon City Development Committee, Yangon West District and Pabedan, Latha and Kyauktada Township Peace and Development Councils, Pabedan Township General Administration Department and other departments, Myanma Salt and Marine Chemicals Enterprise, Yangon Division Salt Millers Association, the Traditional Medicine Department, Pabe-dan and Latha Township USDAs and Pabedan Township War Veterans Organization and wellwishers donated provisions to the Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw.

Then, staff of the Ministry of Commerce presented K 100,000, Yangon Division Peace and Development Council K 10,000, the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries K 50,000, YCDC K 100,000, U Tin Win-Daw San Win of Myanmar Pyithahay KN Co K 100,000, U Maung Maung, U Maung Maung Sein and brothers of Great Wall traditional medicine industry K 100,000, U Maung Maung of Asia Express K 100,000, U Thaing Win-Daw Htay Htay Nyunt of BTB Co K 50,000, U Than Naing-Daw Kyi Kyi Swe of Thamada Robe Shop K 50,000, U Thein Maung-Daw Pa Pa of Sandi traditional medicine K 50,050, U Tin Win-Daw Myayi Nanda of Dagon Myanmar International Ltd K 50,150, Htetlin Clinic K 50,000, U Tin Aung-Daw Hla Hla Nwe of Win Yadana Travel and Tour Services K 30,000, OK Rice Trading of Bayintnaung Brokerage K 20,000, Myanmar Rice Wholesalers Association K 10,000, traditional medicine practitioner U Hla Htay-Daw Tin Nwe Oo of Hmancho Clinic K 20,000, Tun Shwewa Clinic K 20,000, U Yan Naing-Daw Yi Yi Thein of Sayagyi Co K 5,000, Hsan Myanmar International Co K 20,000, Shwe Construction Materials Trading K 20,000, Daw Hla Hla of Lanmadaw K 20,000, U Aung Mon-Daw Hla Hla Maw K 10,000, Myanmar Rice Millers' Association K 10,000, Yangon West District Nyeinchanyay Bus Line Supervisory Committee K 10,000, Kaythipan Clinic K 10,000, Dr Pe Nyan of the Ministry of Culture and family K 5,000, Complex A and Complex B of Theingyi Market K 50,000, Kyauktada Township Peace and Development Council K 10,000, Kyauktada Township Development Committee Office K 10,000, U Than Aye-Daw Aye Aye Hla of Pabedan township K 50,000, U Thein Tun-Daw San Aye (Unicolor Exercise Book) K 20,000, U Aung Myint-Daw Phyu Thi of Lubyandaw Padamya Abhaya Thukha Clinic K 27,000, Pabedan Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association K 10,000, new Bogyoke Aung San Market K 10,000, U Sein Htay-Daw Aye Aye Maw of new Bogyoke Aung San Market K 10,000 and Daw Mya Thein K 7,000 to Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and the ministers.

Then, Director of Resettlements of the Ministry of Defence Brig-Gen Aung Thein supplicated on the purpose of the donations. Afterwards, the congregation listened to the sermon delivered by the Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw and shared merited gained. Today's donations included 82 bags of rice, 58 viss of edible oil, 21 viss of gram, 100 viss of iodized salt, 10 tubes of tooth paste, 1,310 bottles of traditional medicines and K 1,199,200.

Myanmar beat Malaysia 5-2 in friendly soccer match

Yangon, 20 Oct- The friendly soccer match between former selected footballers of Myanmar and Malaysia was held at Youth Training Centre (Thuwunna) at 4 pm today. Among the spectators were Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint, Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, the ministers, senior military officers, members of the Panel of Patrons of Myanmar Women's Sports Federation, Secretary-General of Myanmar Olympic Committee Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department President of Myanmar Football Federation U Thaung Htaik and officials and guests. President of MFF U Thaung Htaik greeted the players.

Then, the two teams played the first-day match. Former selected Myanmar team beat the former selected Malaysian team 5-2. The second friendly match will be held at the same venue at 4 pm on 22 October. Tomorrow evening, Energy (Yenan) team will play against Forestry team in the 2000-2001 Advanced Division Knock-out Soccer Tournament at YTC.

( 4 )  Cuban Deputy FM calls on Ministers

Yangon, 20 Oct- Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung received visiting Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba Mr Jose Armando Guerra Menchero and party at his office at 9 am today. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win and Director-General U Thaung Tun of the Political Department. Similarly, the visiting Cuban Deputy Minister and party called on Myanmar Olympic Committee Chairman Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint at Kyauksein Hall of National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna at 2 pm today.

Also present were Director-General U Thaung Htaik of the Sports and Physical Education Department and officials. The visiting Cuban Deputy Minister and party met Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Mya Oo at his office at 3 pm today. Also present were directors-general of departments and officials of the ministry.

Cuban Deputy FM discusses with counterpart

Yangon, 20 Oct- The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win and the visiting Cuban Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Jose Armando Guerra Menchero held discussions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 10 am today. The two Deputy Ministers exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation. Subsequently, an Agreement for Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the Union of Myanmar and the Government of the Republic of Cuba and an Agreement on Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba were signed by the two Deputy Ministers. In the evening, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister U Khin Maung Win hosted a dinner in honour of the Cuban delegation at Karaweik Palace.

( 5 ) Minister inspects hospitals

Yangon, 20 Oct- Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, together with Deputy Minister Professor Dr Kyaw Myint and officials of the Department of Health, inspected the orthopaedic hospital in Kyimyindine Township this morning. Medical Superintendent Dr Kyaw San Win, Head of the Orthopaedic Department Professor Dr Kyaw Myint Naing and specialists reported on matters related to the hospital. Then, the minister inspected the new operation theatre, maintenance work of patient wards and Myanmar Tissue Bank. Professor Dr Kyaw Myint Naing reported on renovation of the hall to be used for the academic purpose. The minister gave instructions on the use of modern teaching aids. Next, the minister met with the medical staff of the hospital and attended to requirements of the hospital. Later, the minister and party went to the rehabilitation hospital in Mayangon Township. Officials concerned reported to the minister matters on the hospital. The minister also cordially asked after the warded patients and provided K 150,000 to 15 patients.

Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin inspects Ngamoeyeik Reservoir

Yangon, 20 Oct- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin this morning visited Ngamoeyeik Reservoir in Hlegu Township, Yangon Division. The director of Yangon Division Irrigation Department reported to the minister on storage of water and water supply, the director (design) on storage of water for supply of fresh water to the people of Yangon all the year round in addition to water supply for agricultural purpose and the conducting of a feasibility study on construction of a support reservoir on Paung Lin Creek. Director-General U Kyaw San Win of the Irrigation Department reported on the water flow of Ngamoeyeik creek and the conducting of a feasibility study on construction of a support reservoir upstream Ngamoeyeik creek.

The feasibility study was carried out because the spillway releases about 200,000 acre-feet of extra water yearly although it supplies 327 acre-feet of water for drinking-water daily and over 200,000 acre-feet for agricultural purpose. Afterwards, Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin gave instructions to the officials of the Irrigation Department and members of Yangon Division Agricultural Work Coordination Committee on matters related to maintenance of the reservoir, irrigation canals and cultivation of crops. He then inspected the storage of water in the main dam, the control tower and irrigation of water through the spillway, and gave instructions on maintenance of the dam. Next, the minister inspected the rubber seeds farm of Myanma Perennial Crops Enterprise near Ngamoeyeik Reservoir, and called on all to strive for the development of work.

( 6 )  Cash donated for use in education

Yangon, 20 Oct- A ceremony to donate cash to the fund for construction of a hall to be used for giving free tuition was held at the Information and Public Relations Department in Pyigyidagun Township yesterday morning. Free tuition is being given under the sponsorship of the Union Solidarity and Developmemnt Association of Pyigyidagun Township, Mandalay Division. USDA CEC member U Than Shwe delivered a speech. Altogether K 1 million � K 200,000 each donated by USDA Headquarters, Yangon City Development Committee, Myan Gon Myint Companies Ltd, Wah Wah Win Construction Co and the City Bank � was presented to Township USDA Secretary U Thein Hla. Then, the wellwishers also donated cash towards the funds of USDA.

Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun inspects construction of roads, bridges in Rakhine State

Yangon, 20 Oct- Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, accompanied by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein and officials, inspected road sections of Toungup-Maei Road on 17 October. Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun and party arrived at Maei Bridge Construction Project and inspected progress in construction tasks. The minister and party passed through the Maei Bridge and then inspected construction of Maei-Kyaukkyipauk section on Maei-Kyaukpyu Road. At the Sanepauk Bridge Construction Project on Maei-Kyaukpyu Road, Senior Engineer U Myint Oo and officials reported on construction of the approach structure and piers on Kyaukpyu bank.

The minister and party arrived at the site for construction of the fresh water lake which will supply water to construction of bridges near Yebyutaung Village on Maei-Kyaukpyu Road. Deputy Chief Engineer U Mya Nyo and officials reported on the target of work and condition of heavy machinery. On 18 October, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun and party proceeded to Kyaukkyipauk Bridge Construction Project site. Officials reported on construction of the approach structure and piers. Then, the minister and party inspected the places for bridges across Londawpauk Creek, Didok Creek, Than-thamagyi Creek, Thanthama-chay Creek, Thazintanpauk Creek and Wunphaik Creek and gave necessary instructions. At Minkyaungchaung Bridge Project, officials reported on the target of the work and completion of the bridge and construction of the fresh water lakes.

( 7 )  Commander inspects Yankin Tax-free Market

Yangon, 20 Oct-  Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than visited Yankin Tax-free Market near the Ministry of Industry-2 on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this morning. On arrival at Yankin Tax-free Market in Yankin Township at 7 am, the commander was welcomed by Joint-Secretary of Yangon City Development Committee U Kyi Win, No 2 Military Region Commander Col Tin Oo Lwin, Chairman of Yangon East District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Pyay and officials.

Then, the commander and party inspected sale and purchase of vegetables at the shops of the Ministry of Home Affairs, YCDC, regiments and units under Yangon Command and Hmawby Station, Nyaunghnapin Vegetable and Poultry Farming Special Zone, Yangon East District Peace and Development Council, Taikkyi Township Peace and Development Council and private vegetable growers, the milk, egg and chicken shop of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, the meat, fish and egg shop of YCDC, the chicken and egg shop of Yangon Command Headquarters, the sea fish shop of Annawa Fisheries Holdings Ltd, the chicken shop of Yadanabon Co Ltd and meat and fish shops of private producers, the grocery shop of YCDC, grocery shops of Yangon Division Merchandise Centre, the personal goods shop of the Ministry of Industry-1, rice shops of Myanmar Rice Wholesalers Association and the edible palm oil shop of the Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd. Afterwards, the commander met officials, growers and buyers and attended to their needs.

Myanmar delegation back from PRC

Yangon, 20 Oct- A Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein arrived back here by air from the People's Republic of China after exchanging views on broadcasting, movies and television and promoting cooperation between the two countries at the invitation of the General Bureau of Broadcasting, Movies and Television of PRC. The delegation was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Director-General of Myanma Radio and Television U Khin Maung Htay, Managing Director of Printing and Publishing Enterprise U Myint Thein, Managing Director of Myanmar Motion Picture Enterprise U Bo Kyi, Cultural Counsellor Mrs Ren Xiuzhi of the Embassy of PRC and officials of the Ministry for Information. The Myanmar delegation comprises General Manager of PPE U Thet Soe, Director of MMPE U Thein Tun Aung as members and Chief Editor U Win Tin of Myanma News Agency (Internal) of News and Periodicals Enterprise as the secretary.

( 8 ) Ninth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continue for sixth day