Established-1914
State,
private sectors cooperating harmoniously in manufacturing farm machinery to
transform conventional farming into mechanized farming Due to access to
high-yield strains of crops and advanced cultivation methods, peasants have
enjoyed fruitful results of an increase in cultivable capacity and boosting per
acre yields of crops
Esteemed
peasants,
The
2nd of March is designated as “the Peasants Day” in
In
the Union of Myanmar, an economic objective — development of agriculture as
the base and all-round development of other sectors of the economy as well —
is being implemented for the national economic development. The agriculture is
the most fundamental productive sector that ensures food security of national
people and boosts the State economy. Moreover, the agricultural sector can
promote the social economic life of rural people including the peasantry and
contribute towards the rural development.
Therefore, the economic objectives and national economic plans are being put
into action for the economic development of the State. In the drive, based on
agriculture, necessary measures are being taken for all-round development of the
industrial, livestock and fishery, forestry, mining, energy, electric power and
trade sectors.
Now,
the government is paying special attention to exploitation of the nation’s
terrestrial and aquatic resources at full capacity, ensuring modern cultivation
methods and improvement of industrialized agriculture.
Pouring
a huge amount of investment for irrigation water, a major factor for the
agricultural sector, the government has been constructing dams, sluice gates and
river water pumping stations and implementing underground water tapping projects
throughout the nation.
Form
1988 to date, the government has spent more than K 120,600 million on the
construction of 183 irrigation facilities that benefit over 2.4 million acres of
farmland. In a bid to supply irrigation water to farmland, the government is
building river water pumping stations wherever possible. As a result, the nation
has witnessed 293 river water pumping stations that benefit about 400,000 acres
of farmland.
Due
to supply of irrigation water, multiple cropping and mixed cropping patterns can
be conducted. Vacant and virgin lands, wetland and low-lying areas have been
extensively reclaimed into farmland. And due to the access to high-yield strains
of crops and advanced cultivation methods, peasants have enjoyed fruitful
results of an increase in cultivable capacity and boosting per acre yields of
crops.
In
order to further enhance the State economy after expediting the already-achieved
development momentum in the agricultural sector, the State and private sectors
are cooperating harmoniously in manufacturing farm machinery and implements to
transform conventional farming into the mechanized farming.
In
the energy sector that plays in important role in the drive, bio-diesel can be
obtained from physic nut that grows naturally in abundance in
Esteemed
peasants,
The
State Peace and Development Council has been putting into action the political,
economic and social objectives in various sectors to enable the motherland to
catch up with the world nations, to raise the social life of the entire national
people, and to build a peaceful, modern and developed discipline-flourishing
democratic nation. Here, steps are to be taken for strong economy of the State
and for fostering national consolidation to achieve the national goals.
Firmly
adhering to the national policy — non-disintegration of the Union,
non-disintegration of national solidarity, and perpetuation of sovereignty —
the State Peace and Development Council has been taking steps for ensuring peace
and stability and prevalence of law and order and cementing the national unity
all the more.
Furthermore,
the government is holding the National Convention, the first as well as the most
important stage of the State’s seven-step Road Map, for the emergence of a
peaceful, modern and developed democratic nation with flourishing discipline in
accordance with the aspirations of the people. Now, the National Convention is
making a good headway. It is very heartening to witness the delegates of
peasants shouldering national duties in the National Convention.
At
such a time, neo-colonialists are conspiring all means in collusion with
national axe-handle traitorous groups to disrupt peace and stability, and
economic development of the nation, and tarnish the image of the National
Convention. So, the peasantry are to remain vigilant at all times against such
destructive acts.
In
conclusion, I would like to exhort the peasantry to take an active role hand in
hand with the government as national duty in the tasks
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for the development of the agricultural sector, the major economic pillar of the
State,
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for crushing internal and external destructive elements who are disturbing
peace, tranquillity, and progress of the State, and
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for success of the State’s seven-step Road Map to ensure peace and stability
and development of the nation.
Senior
General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing welcome Indonesian
President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and
Madame Kristiani Herrawati on State visit
YANGON,
1 March — At the invitation of Chairman of the State Peace and Development
Council Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing, President of the
Republic of Indonesia Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani Herrawati
arrived at
The
Indonesian goodwill delegation led by President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and
Madame Kristiani Herrawati were welcomed at the airport by Chairman of the State
Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing
Kyaing, Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Vice-Senior
General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San, Member of the State Peace and
Development Council General Thura Shwe Mann of the Ministry of Defence and wife
Daw Khin Lay Thet, Prime Minister General Soe Win and wife Daw Than Than Nwe,
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein and Daw
Khin Khin Win, the Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command the ministers and their wives, Ambassador of the
Union of Myanmar to the Republic of Indonesia U Khin Zaw Win and wife, the
Director-General of the Protocol Department under the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Union of Myanmar Mr
Wyoso Prodjowarsito and wife, staff and family members of the Indonesian
Embassy. When the special aircraft carrying the Indonesian goodwill delegation
led by Indonesian President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani
Herrawati landed at
Next,
President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani Herrawati disembarked
from the aircraft, and he was accorded a 21-gun salute.
Senior
General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing firstly greeted President Dr Susilo
Bambang Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani Herrawati at the ramp. Schoolgirls also
greeted the Indonesian goodwill delegation by waving miniature flags of
Senior
General Than Shwe introduced
Afterwards,
Senior General Than Shwe and party, and the Indonesian President and delegation
members proceeded to the special lounge of the airport. While Indonesian
President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Senior General Than Shwe took the
salute of the Guard of Honour, the State Band played national anthems of the
The
Indonesian President and the Senior General inspected the Guard of Honour.
Next,
Indonesian President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono introduced his senior members
of the delegation to the Senior General. The Indonesian President cordially
greeted Senior General Than Shwe and party.
Afterwards,
the Indonesian President and Madame and party left for the Sedona Hotel in a
motorcade. Along with the Indonesian President and Madame, Minister for Foreign
Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Dr N Hassan Wirajuda and other high-ranking
officers were among the delegations.
To
welcome the Indonesian delegation led by the Indonesian President and Madame,
welcoming banners and arches bearing “Warm welcome to President of the
Republic of Indonesia Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani Herrawati”
were built at the entrance to the airport and at the junction of the airport
road and Pyay Road displaying both in Myanmar and English languages. The
national flags of both countries were also flown on either side of the roads
leading to the airport and also at the People’s Square, U Htaung Bo
Roundabout, and the Sedona Hotel.
Senior
General Than Shwe meets Indonesian President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Present
at the call together with Senior General Than Shwe were Vice-Chairman of the
State Peace and Development Council Vice-Senior General Maung Aye, member of the
State Peace and Development Council General Thura Shwe Mann of the Ministry of
Defence, Prime Minister General Soe Win, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Nyan Win,
Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Thein Swe, Myanmar Ambassador to Indonesia U Khin
Zaw Win and Director-General of Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet.
President
of the Republic of Indonesia Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was accompanied by
Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Dr N Hassan Wirajuda,
other senior officials and Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Union
of Myanmar Mr Wyoso Prodjowarsito.
Senior
General Than Shwe and visiting President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono attended a
ceremony to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Pyithu Hluttaw
building.
On
behalf of the government of the Union of Myanmar Minister for Foreign Affairs U
Nyan Win and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Dr N
Hassan Wirajuda signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of
the Union of Myanmar and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on the
Establishment of a Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation and exchanged the
documents.
Senior
General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing host dinner in honour of Indonesian
President and Madame
YANGON,
1 March — Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of
Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing hosted a dinner in
honour of the Indonesian goodwill delegation led by President of the Republic of
Indonesia Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani Herrawati at the
reception hall of Pyithu Hluttaw Building, here, at 7 pm today.
Also
present at the dinner were Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development
Council Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San, Member of the
State Peace and Development Council General Thura Shwe Mann of the Ministry of
Defence and wife Daw Khin Lay Thet, Prime Minister General Soe Win and wife Daw
Than Than Nwe, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Thein Sein and wife Daw Khin Khin Win, the Commander-in-Chief (Navy) and the
Commander-in-Chief (Air) and their wives, ministers and their wives, the
Indonesian Ambassador and wife, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Myanmar the
Philippines Ambassador and ambassadors of foreign missions in Yangon, the
Director-General of the State Peace and Development Council Office, and
departmental heads.
The
visiting Indonesian President and Madame were accompanied by the Indonesian
Minister for Foreign Affairs, other high-ranking officers, the Indonesian
Ambassador and wife.
First,
the State Band played national anthems of
Before
and during the dinner, vocalists entertained the guests with songs to the
accompaniment of Myanma Athan modern music troupe.
After
the dinner, artistes of Fine Arts Department under the Ministry of Culture
presented variety of cultural dances to the guests at Thabin Hall.
After
the concert, President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani
Herrawati presented gifts to the artistes.
Madame
Kristiani Herrawati and party visit Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation, Myanma
Gems Mart
YANGON,
1 March — At the invitation of Chairman of State Peace and Development Council
of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing,
Madame Kristiani Herrawati, wife of Indonesian President Dr Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono who was on a goodwill visit to Myanmar and party, accompanied by Daw
Mya Theingi, wife of Transport Minister Maj-Gen Thein Swe, Daw Thwe Thwe Myint,
wife of Myanmar Ambassador to Indonesia U Khin Zaw Win and officials arrived at
Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation on Thanlwin Street this evening.
They
were welcomed by President of MWAF Daw Than Than Nwe and members and personnel
concerned.
First,
General Secretary of MWAF Prof Dr Daw Khin Mar Tun explained to Madame Kristiani
Herrawati and party about matters related to MWAF.
Next,
Madame Kristiani Herrawati signed in the visitors' book of MWAF. Madame
Kristiani Herrawati and party as well as officials posed for a documentary
photo.
Afterwards,
Madame Kristiani Herrawati and party viewed documentary photos on MWAF's
movements on display at the hall and they encouraged MWAF's members who were
making fruits decoration, beautifying flowers and knitting.
Upon
arrival at Myanma Gems Mart on
Next,
Madame Kristiani Herrawati and party viewed varieties of gems on display at the
mart where they were conducted by Deputy Director U Kyaw Win and officials.
Lt-Gen
Maung Bo on inspection tour of Mon State
YANGON,
1 March — Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of
the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Commander of South-East Command Maj-Gen
Soe Naing and officials, oversaw progress in construction of Tarnaw Dam Project
site on east bank of Sittoung River in Kyaikto Township on 25 February.
Tarnaw
Dam Project is being implemented for supplying 9.5 million gallons of water
daily to No 1 Paper Mill (Sittoung).
At
While
in
They
oversaw construction of Kazaing-Kinpun Sakhan road section in
On
arrival at
At
Kazaing BEMS, they viewed the annex of the school being built with the
contributions of Max Myanmar Co and local wellwishers. After giving necessary
instructions, Lt-Gen Maung Bo presented soap to the local people and exercise
books to students.
While
in
National
Seminar on Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law concludes successfully
YANGON,
1 March — The National Seminar on Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law,
co-organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs and UNIAP, continued at Sedona
Hotel on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, here, this morning.
Present
on the occasion were Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Maung Oo, Deputy Mini-ster
Brig-Gen Phone Swe, Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement
Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Deputy Attorneys-General Dr Tun Shin and U Myint Naing,
departmental heads, officials of social organizations and UNIAP and resource
persons.
Deputy
Minister for SWRR Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint presided over the paper-reading session.
Director
U Maung Myint of Social Welfare Department read out the paper on reception,
organization and rehabilitation for trafficking victims; General Secretary of
Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation Prof Dr Khin Mar Tun on the role of NGOs:
endeavours of MWAF in taking measures of anti-trafficking in persons; Deputy
Director Daw Aye Aye Oo of General Administration Department on tasks of GAD in
realizing Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law; Director-General U Win Mra of
International Organizations and Economic Department on the role of MOFA in
taking measures in anti-trafficking in persons; and National Planning
Coordinator Dr Ei Kalya Moe of UNIAP on collaboration with international
community in implementing Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law, and answered the
queries raised by those present.
At
the fourth session of the seminar presided over by Deputy Attorney-General Dr
Tun Shin, Deputy Director-General U Kyaw Sein of the Attorney General’s
Office, Police Chief of Staff Police Brig-Gen Win Myaing and Mr David Savage,
Manager of Myanmar Country Programme, read out the papers on the facts to be
taken into account for effective implementation of the Anti-trafficking in
Persons Law, suggestions for the anti-trafficking project and matters related to
anti-trafficking in persons.
Meeting
Chairman Dr Tun Shin and participants discussed the future tasks for
implementation of the objectives of the seminar.
The
seminar ended with concluding remarks by Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Maung
Oo.
Transport Minister inspects MV Mandalay at 12,000-ton-capacity Dry Dock
This
morning, the Minister for Transport, Maj-Gen Thein Swe arrived at the dry dock,
and heard reports by Managing Director U Kyi Soe of Myanma Shipyards and
Managing Director U Maung Maung Nyein of Myanma Five Star Line on matters
related to the dry dock, functions of machines at the sluice gate control room,
and docking services being given to MV Mandalay of Myanma Five Star Line.
Minister Maj-Gen Thein Swe instructed officials to complete the repairing tasks
in time, ensure worksite safety, and meet the set standard.
The
minister inspected repairing of MV Mandalay. Managing Director U Kyi Soe and
Managing Director U Maung Maung Nyein conducted the minister round the docking
functions.
MV
Mandalay, 149 metres in length, 22.4 metres in width and 8 metres draught, that
will be the 13,000 tons at full load capacity, is being docked in the
12,000-ton-capacity dry dock. It is the first service of the dry dock.
From
now onward, the dry dock will accept the offer of works to provide docking
services to 26 ocean-going vessels of Myanma Five Star Line so as to save
foreign exchange and earn foreign currency by servicing vessels from abroad.
Prizes
of Radio Quiz awarded
The
radio quiz for February, 2006 was held this morning and enthusiasts took part in
it.
Maung
Thein Htike Aung of Magway Division won first prize, Maung Kyaw Zayya of
Mandalay Division, second, Maung Di Di Sai Aung of Shan State (North), third and
Maung Myo Min Htike, consolation prize in the quiz. Prizes were awarded to
winners by officials.
Those
wishing to participate in the radio quiz being monthly held, may enlist at MRTV
on
Funeral
Service Association opened in Kayan
Patron
of FSA State Central Working Committee of the Sangha Agga Maha Ganthavacaka
Pandita Bhaddanta Kesara Bhivamsa opened the signboard of the association and
member of panel of patrons of FSA Township Peace and Development Council
Secretary U Tint Lwin, Township USDA Joint Secretary U Kyaw Myint Aung and
Chairman of the association U Kyaw Swe made speeches. Next,
wellwishers donated cash to the association.
Commerce
Journal in circulation
The
issue highlighted beans and pulses market this year, Myanma flowers’
penetration of market in Singapore and watermelon’s and cucumber’s
penetration in China.
According
to an article in it, import and export licences are issued in Pyinmana and
on-line import and export licence applications will be available in the future.
Tiger
The
event, which attracts the top amateurs players in
Attractive
prizes awaits the winners and the champion aside from the historical trophy will
receive an automatic berth in the national team training squad.
Those
wishing to take part in the Tiger Myanmar Amateur Open 2006 may contact phone
numbers 09-99 72554 and 542989 not later than 5th March at 4 pm.
