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Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing bid farewell to Indonesian President and party

Yangon, 2 March — Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing bade farewell to the Indonesian goodwill delegation led by President of the Republic of Indonesia Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani Herrawati at Yangon International Airport this afternoon.

Also present at the airport 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 Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command, ministers and their wives, Myanmar Ambassador to Indonesia U Khin Zaw Win and wife, the Director-General of the Protocol Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, departmental heads, Indonesian Ambassador Mr Wyoso Prodjowarsito and wife and embassy staff of the Indonesian Embassy. At 3.50 pm, President of the Republic of Indonesia Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani Herrawati and party arrived at VIP Lounge of Yangon International Airport.

Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing cordially greeted them. ext, Senior General Than Shwe presented a documentary photo album on the visit and VCD as gifts to the Indonesian President. enior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing and party bade farewell to the Indonesian President and Madame and party at the special aircraft. Aterwards, Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing cordially shook hands with the guest President and Madame. hen the special aircraft carrying Indonesian President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani Herrawati and party left here at 4.15 pm, Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing and party waved them from the VIP Lounge of Yangon International Airport.

Yangon, 2 March — The Indonesian goodwill delegation led by Indonesian President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani Herrawati today visited Shwedagon Pagoda and National Museum here. hen they arrived at Shwedagon Pagoda, Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko and members of the pagoda board of trustees welcomed them. A the pagoda, Dr Susilo Bambang signed in the visitors’ book and donated cash to the pagoda funds through Deputy Minister Thura Aung Ko. Afterwards, they viewed the jade Buddha Image, the great bell donated by King Thayawady and the old htidaw (umbrella) of the pagoda donated by King Mindon in 1871. At 9 am, the delegation arrived at the People’s Square where Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Linn and wife welcomed them. Dr Susilo Bamgbang and Madame Kristiani Herrawati planted the star flowers tree at the People’s Square to mark the goodwill visit. Afterwards, they visited National Museum where Deputy Minister for Culture Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and officials welcomed them. President Dr Susilo Bamgbang signed in the visitors’ book of the museum. resident of the Republic of Indonesia Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madame Kristiani arrived here yesterday to pay a State visit to

Myanmar

at the invitation of Chairman of the State Peace and wife Development Council Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing.

Yangon, 1 March — Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Htay Oo together with officials inspected the thriving summer paddy plantations in the irrigated area of Zaungtu Diversion Dam in Bago Township . n arrival at Tanaw Dam Project in Kyaikto Township , Mon State , the minister heard reports on progress of the construction of the dam and gave instructions on timely completion. Aterwards, the minister inspected the tasks being carried out at the worksite and progress of the spillway with the 447 feet in length and 50 feet in width. In the evening, the minister inspected the nurturing of physic nut saplings of Myanma Perennial Crops Enterprise (research) in Kyaikto Township . On 27 February, the minister met with teachers and students at Agricultural Institute in Thaton and attended to the needs.

Yangon, 2 March — Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin made an inspection tour of Thagara Industrial Region of the Ministry of Industry-2 in Yedashe Township on 26 February. At the Multi-purpose Diesel Engine Factory Project of Myanma Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries, the minister heard reports on construction of the foundry shop. The minister oversaw storage of construction materials at the warehouse. On 27 February, the minister proceeded to Htonbo of Padaung Township. He inspected manufacturing of plastic battery containers and parts, and its production process. Officials of Directorate of Myanma Industrial Planning conducted the minister round the production site. On his inspection tour, Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin instructed officials to complete construction of the factories in time, to beautify the project site and its environs, and to meet the set standard.

Rail Transportation Minister looks into Pyinmana-Taungdwingyi railroad section, holds discussions about rural development tasks

Yangon , 1 March — CEC Member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Minister for Rail Transportation Maj-Gen Aung Min went on an inspection tour of Pyinmana Railway Station yesterday morning. Upon arrival at the station, the Minster gave instructions on enabling the station and its environs to be clean and pleasant and the travellers to be comfortable with peace of mind. Accompanied by officials of Myanma Railways, the minister inspected steel beam bridge No 44 with 180 feet long between mile post Nos 236/16 and 236/17 and steel beam bridge No 57 with 180 feet long between mile post Nos 240/6 and 240/7 on Pyinmana-Taungdwingyi railway line and gave instructions on measures to be taken for durability of the bridges before the rainy season and controlling waterways not to erode approach structures away. Upon arrival at Lewe, the minister met with townselders, members of USDA and social organizations and locals at N0 28 Saw Mill in Minpyin village and held discussions about harmonious efforts in rural development tasks and cordially greeted them. Similarly, the minister met with townselders, members of USDA and social organizations and locals at N0 56 Saw Mill in Thitpoat village and held discussions about harmonious efforts in rural development tasks and cordially greeted them. In the end, the minister arrived at the place chosen to build a bridge crossing the creek and made arrangements to fulfill the needs.

Yangon , 2 March — Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun observed upgrading work at a section of Bayintnaung-Pathein Road on 28 February. Accompanied by officials, the minister inspected road extension, rock laying, drainage digging and conduit building on Pathein-Thalatkhwa-Mawtinsoon road. The minister spoke of the need to complete rock laying work before the arrival of monsoon, to stockpile rocks and to extend the road according to schedule. Under the guidance of the Head of State, the 102-mile Pathein-Thalatkhwa-Mawtinsoon road has been upgraded into a 30-foot wide facility. The project covers, road extension, latrite laying and conduit building. The road ensures road transport for the locals who were mainly relying on water transport.

Yangon, 2 March—The National People’s Congress Standing Committee of the People’s Republic of

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donated computers and accessories to the Union Solidarity and Development Association at the USDA Headquarters on University Avenue here this morning. Concerning the donation, Chinese Ambassador Mr Guan Mu said that China and Myanmar are friendly and good neighbourly countries sharing the same border. From time immemorial, the two peoples have harmoniously dealt with each other as Paukphaw relatives. The bilateral friendly cooperation has been flourishing due to the care and nurture given by the leaders of the two sides. The two countries have been mutually cooperating in the political, economic, trade, cultural, education and health sectors. It can be said the friendly relations between the two countries have reached their peak. At the invitation of the USDA secretary-general, Vice-Chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee Mr Wang Zhaoguo paid a goodwill visit to Myanmar in November 2005, and held a meeting with the Secretary-General. He paid courtesy calls on SPDC Chairman Senior General Than Shwe and Vice-Chairman Vice-Senior General Maung Aye. So, his visit was successful. The Chinese ambassador expressed thanks to the secretary-general and responsible personnel who contributed to the visit to be successful. The National People‘s Congress and the Chinese government placed emphasis on further improvement of the China-Myanmar friendly relations and mutual cooperation and are willing to help Myanmar government and people for national economic development of Myanmar and for raising the standard of living of the people. In conclusion, he said the two sides have to make collaborative efforts to deepen the China-Myanmar paukphaw relations and to accelerate the exchange programmes and cooperation in diverse fields. The Chinese ambassador handed over the computers and accessories and DVD players to USDA Secretary-General U Htay Oo. Expressing gratitude, the secretary-general said that the ultimate goal of the national people is to build a peaceful, modern and developed nation. In the process, USDA members are pursuing the national goal hand in hand with the people. The membership of the USDA has reached more than 23 million and they are now putting efforts into the work programmes the State is implementing for restoration of peace and stability. After the ceremony, the Chinese ambassador and the secretary-general discussed friendly cooperation between the youths of the two sides. Also present were USDA Joint Secretary-General U Zaw Min, CEC Member U Tin Naing Thein and officials of the USDA Headquarters.

Government working in close collaboration with ASEAN member countries for enhancement of economic, social and cultural sectors

Yangon, 2 March — A ceremony to open the Seminar on Ten Nations One Community under the arrangements of the ASEAN Information Seminar Series IV (Fy 2005-2006), organized by ASEAN-COCI, was held at Pathein Hotel on Monywa-YeU Road in Pathein yesterday morning, with an address by Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung. First, Commander Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung extended greetings. He said that nowadays, while striving with strenuous efforts for the emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed new nation, the Government is working in close collaboration with ASEAN member countries for enhancement of economic, social and cultural sectors. Respective countries joining hands with other ASEAN member nations perform discussions and cooperation tasks for ensuring sector-wise development of the security community, the economic community and the socio-cultural community which are three pillars of the ASEAN Vision 2020.

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, being an ASEAN member country, is actively participating in the respective sector of realizing the three pillars of the ASEAN Vision 2020. In doing so, ASEAN member countries are to disseminate knowledge on the ASEAN Vision to the people residing in the region. Hence, the holding of the seminar organized by ASEAN-COCI is one of the functions of the ASEAN. In conclusion, the commander said that fruits of the seminar will contribute toward implementation of the ASEAN Vision. Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for Organizing ASEAN Information Seminar Series (Fy 2005-2006) Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein delivered an opening address. In the morning session of the seminar presided over by Director U Aye Kyaw of Energy Planning Department, Director-General U Aung Bwa of ASEAN Affairs Department discussed the topic on Overview on ASEAN; Director U Win Thein of ASEAN Affairs Department the topic on Bali Concord II and Vientiane Action Plan; Adviser to the Ministry for National Planning and Economic Development U Maung Maung Yi the topic on ASEAN economic cooperation; Pro-Rector U Kyaw Min Tun of Yangon Institute of Economic the topic on economic cooperation in ASEAN region; and Director (Management) U Phone Myint of MRTV the topic on ASEAN-COCI and plans of ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information implemented by Myanmar. In the afternoon session, Director-General U Aung Bwa of ASEAN Affairs Department presided over the seminar. Director U Aye Kyaw of Energy Planning Department held discussions on energy cooperation in ASEAN; Director Daw Yin Kywe of Transport Department on current status of ASEAN cooperation in transport; Professor Dr Daw Myint Kyi of International Relations Department of YU on ASEAN cooperation in education, health and social sectors; Director Daw Yin Yin Lay of National Commission for Environment Affairs on cooperation of environmental conservation in ASEAN region; Deputy Director Police Lt-Col Kyaw Win Thein of Transnational Crime Department on transnational crimes; and Deputy Director Police Lt-Col Htay Aung of CCDAC Office on endeavours of Myanmar in narcotic drugs elimination. The seminar ended with the concluding remarks of Director-General U Aung Bwa. The seminar was attended by senior military officers of South-West Command Headquarters, the chairman and members of the Leading Committee for Organizing the Seminar, local authorities, the Pro-Rector of Pathein University, faculty members of universities and colleges, representatives of Ayeyawady Division Union Solidarity and Development Association, Women’s Affairs Organization, Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee and Red Cross Brigade, entrepreneurs from Pathein, Hinthada and Myaungmya Industrial Zones, representatives of social organizations and guests.

Yangon, 2 March — A nurturing ceremony of physic nut, organized by Yangon East District Women’s Affairs Organization and Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee, took place at District Peace and Development Council Office in Thingangyun Township this morning. Daw Mar Mar Wai, Patron of Yangon Division Women’s Affairs Organization, made a speech. Division Manger of Myanma Agriculture Service U Aung San explained growing methods of physic nut. Later, Patron Daw Mar Mar Wai presented physic nut seeds and grafts to Yangon East District MCWSC and sowed the seeds and planted the grafts. A work coordination meeting of Yangon East District WAO was also held at the office. Patron Daw Mar Mar Wai clarified matters related to measures to be taken by township and district WAOs. After that, Patron Daw Mar Mar Wai gave K 250,000 provided by MWAF to Patron of Yangon East District WAO Daw Nan Shwe Yin and Chairperson Daw Khin San Htay for the tasks of earning more family income.

Yangon, 2 March — A bomb planted by terrorists exploded near No 1 Basic Education High School in Ward 19, Toungoo, at 7.45 am today, leaving a six inches deep and one foot wide hole in the ground. Another bomb exploded at a place near a transformer of Electric Power Enterprise in Ward 20 and caused some damage to the nearby wall. But there were no casualties and other damages in the two explosions. It was found that the terrorist insurgents were wicked to the degree of blowing up a bomb near a school where school children were attending classes. They have been blowing up bombs with the sinister aim of destroying community peace and tranquillity and frightening the people. Members of Myanmar Police Force are working closely with the people to expose and arrest the terrorists.

Yangon , 2 March — As a gesture of hailing the 61st Anniversary Armed Forces Day, a tarred road in Danubyu, Ayeyawady Division, was opened today in the presence of Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt. The road is 1,925 feet long and 12 feet wide. It was constructed at a cost of over K 8.9 million. Danubyu Township Development Affairs Department contributed over K 5.2 million and local people over K 3.7 million to the construction fund. During his tour, the minister met with officials of Danubyu Township DAD and discussed development tasks to be carried out in the township in 2006-2007 fiscal year. At the meeting, officials reported on tasks that have been carried out in the region in 2005-2006 fiscal year. Central Executive Committee Member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Minister Col Thein Nyunt went to Nyaungdon and met with Ayeyawady Division USDA members. At the meeting, he attended to the needs for development in the region.

Yangon , 1 March — Students who are receiving medical treatment at hospitals can sit the matriculation exam at designated hospitals. The designated hospitals are Yangon General Hospital , Central Women’s Hospital and Waibargi Hospital here. The examination will be held from 14 to 23 March. More information is available at the hospitals.

Yangon , 2 March — The organizing committee for the 61st Anniversary Armed Forces Day commemorative literary and photo contests today announced the winners of the literary contest. Tin Aung Soe (Pannmyodaw) took the first prize; Soe Paing Yun of Botahtaung the second and Ye Ye Tun (Hinthada) the third in the novel contest. They will be awarded at the 61st Anniversary Armed Forces Day commemorative ceremony on 27 March.