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ARCHIVES	Saturday, 2 June 2007	THE MYANMAR TIMES

Senior General Than Shwe sends message of felicitations to Italian President

Nay Pyi Taw, 2 June - 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 Dr Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Republic of Italy, on the occasion of the Proclamation Day of the Republic of Italy, which falls on 2 June 2007.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects thriving physic nut plantations in Sagaing Division

Nay Pyi Taw, 1 June - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence who was on inspection tour of Kalewa together with Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Tha Aye, Brig-Gen Kyaw Oo Lwin of Kalay Station and officials went to People's Hospital (16-bed) of Kalewa on 29 May.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected the hospital and provided cash assistance for the patients. He viewed operation theatre, pharmacy, X-ray unit and medical store. The head of division health department conducted him around the hospital.

Thereafter, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party proceeded to Myittha Bridge (Kalewa) across Myittha River on Monywa-Yagyi-Kalewa Road. Lt-Gen Ye Myint heard reports on the bridge by Chief Engineer U Mann Fright Day and called for maintenance of the bridge, which is 320 feet by 36 feet. The width of motor road of the bridge is 28 feet flanked by 4-foot footpaths.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party attended a ceremony to grow physic nut at Kyesin village in the township and grew physic nut plants. A total of 6,000 physic nuts were cultivated on 5 acres of land. In Kalewa Township, altogether 2,030 acres of physic nut were grown in 2006 and a total of 4,600 acres of physic nut will be planted in 2007.

Later, they also took part in growing of physic nut plant near Myoma village of Minkin Township and greeted the residents. A total of 5,000 physic nut plants were grown on four acres of land. They inspected repair of Monywa-Yagyi-Kalewa Road and gave instructions there. The tarred road is 115-long and 18 feet wide.

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party went to Htantabin Kwin physic nut garden in Laport Sanpya village in Kani Township and grew physic nut plants. They greeted residents and students.

They then inspected Puhtoelon bridge, which is 450 feet by 28 feet and the reinforced concrete one. Next, they visited 4,400 acres of physic nut plantation of Tin Win Tun Company. Lt-Gen Ye Myint heard reports on growing of physic nuts of the company by Manager U Aung Kyaw Moe of Myanma Timber Enterprise and U Thein Aung of the company.

At physic nut plantation of Myanma Agriculture Service, Lt-Gen Ye Myint heard reports on growing of physic nut plants on 1,000-acre by Manager U Khin Maung Latt of MAS. MAS will cultivate 300 acres of physic nut in 2007, 300 acres in 2008 and 400 acres in 2009.

They continued to physic nut plantation of Sagaing Division Union Solidarity and Development Association and Lt-Gen Ye Myint heard reports on cultivation of physic nut by Division USDA secretary Dr U Win Myin Aung.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party also oversaw physic nut plantation of Sagaing Division Development Affairs Committee. At the physic nut plantation of local station, Captain Aung Myint Khine reported on growing of physic nut at the station to Lt-Gen Ye Myint.

They inspected special zone 180-acre physic nut plantation of local station and went to 110-acre physic nut plantation of Sagaing Division War Veterans Organization. They looked into 100-acre physic nut plantation of Sagaing Division Immigration and National Registration Department.

They later proceeded to physic nut plantation of local station and looked into thriving physic nut plants. And they inspected 100 acres of physic nut plantation of Public Works.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint heard reports on growing of physic nut at special zone-1 of Sagaing Division PDC and viewed the plantation.

In Monywa special zone, entrepreneurs, departments, private companies and local stations grew 175,000 acres of physic nut in 2006 and will grow 175,000 acres of physic nut in 2007 and 150,000 acres of physic nut in 2008.

A total of 158,688 acres of physic nut have been cultivated in Sagaing Division.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party oversaw 120-acre physic nut plantation of local station and 100 acres of physic nut plantation of Prisons Department. They went to 100 acres of physic nut plantation of Forest Department and viewed the plantation.

Afterwards, they inspected 100 acres of physic nut plantation of Irrigation Department. They attended a ceremony to grow physic nut of Sagaing Division Women's Affairs Organization and Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee at mile post-24 of Monywa-Yagyi-Kalewa road and greeted residents and social organizations.

They inspected 1,425 acres of physic nut plantation of local station. On arrival at No 7 dam of Irrigation Department, they inspected the dam, which was built to irrigate farm lands, to supply drinking water and greening tasks.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party proceeded to physic nut plantation of local station and inspected growing of physic nut at the plantation. They spent the night at Monywa.

Lt-Gen Myint Swe inspects Shukhintha Tax-free Market, preventive measures against DHF, dysentery in Thakayta, Thingangyun, Tamway townships

Yangon, 1 June - Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence inspected Shukhintha Tax-free Market and preventive measures against dengue hemorrhagic fever in Thakayta, Thingangyun and Tamway townships yesterday morning.

Accompanied by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win, Lt-Gen Myint Swe viewed selling and buying at shops at Shukhintha Tax-free Market in Manbye Ward of Thakayta Township.

Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin and Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa conducted them round the market.

Lt-Gen Myint Swe instructed officials to take care of thriving physic nut plants in front of the market.

At Thakayta Township Development Affairs Committee Office, Lt-Gen Myint Swe heard reports on health, education and water supply of Thakayta Township, matters related to Ward 6 and preventive measures against DHF in the township presented by Head of Health Department Dr Aung Than of YCDC. Head of Township Health Department Dr Khin Than Aye also reported on infection of DHF in wards and prevention against the disease.

Officials also presented reports on participation of the local people and members of social organizations together with officials in taking prevention against DHF in the township and dredging of drains for prevention of the floods.

In his instructions, Lt-Gen Myint Swe stressed the need to check 14 sluice gates of the township and to construct more sluice gates at necessary places. Officials are to carry out sanitation for proper flow of water at drains.

The commander also instructed officials to strive for prevention against DHF and dysentery in Yangon Division and continue four hygienic tasks at schools.

In his speech, Lt-Gen Myint Swe said that at present, all the people could keep Yangon City green and beautiful. Furthermore, all are to take part in building the city as a clean and hygienic one. Township Executive Officers are to make efforts for maintenance of roads, cultivation of flowery plants and improvement of health sector in their townships.

In addition, they are to organize local people to participate in building the hygienic environment. Officials, workers of YCDC and social organizations are to join hands with the people in taking preventive measures against the diseases.

They visited the Ward 5 PDC Office where the educative talks on prevention of DHF and dysentery was being given to the people. Next, Lt-Gen Myint Swe viewed participation of local people in prevention of DHF in the ward.

They inspected dredging of the drain being undertaken by YCDC at the outlet near Shukhintha Road.

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Myint Swe and party inspected dredging of drains in Thingangyun and Tamway Townships and left necessary instructions to officials.

Nay Pyi Taw, 1 June - Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command Maj-Gen Wai Lwin delivered an address at the ceremony to mark the World No-Tobacco Day 2007 at the hall of the Ministry of Health this morning.

Also present on the occasion were Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint, Deputy Ministers Dr Mya Oo and Dr Paing Soe, members of the National Health Committee, officials of Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay City Development Committees, departmental heads, officials of departments under the Ministry of Health and representatives of social organizations.

In his speech, the commander delivered an address that the National Health Committee had laid down health policies and is giving directives to officials in undertaking health care services in the entire nation. Progress can be witnessed in the higher health standard of the people as priority is being given to upgrading of health facilities, control of diseases, treatment and rehabilitation sectors.

He continued to say that in line with the motto ? prevention is better than cure - the government is expediting the tasks for prevention against diseases and uplift of health standard in addition to speeding up the task for providing health care services to the people. Hence, the government gives directives to the Health Ministry and all related ministries to carry out the control of cigarette and tobacco consumption for keeping youth to be free from health, social and economic hazard resulting from smoking and tobacco consumption.

In accord with the instructions of the National Health Committee, he said the Central Board of the Control of Smoking and Consumption of Tobacco Products has been gearing up the task for control of smoking. As a result, remarkable successes can be witnessed in the public health sector of Myanmar within a few years. Therefore, the World Health Organization presented the award in commemoration of the World No-Tobacco Day for 2004 to Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint for his excellent leadership in tobacco control.

Next, Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint delivered an address. He said that nowadays, one-third of world adult population or 1,100 million are smokers. Of them, 900 million are men and 200 million are women. According to the report of WHO, smoking is killing about five million people annually and 75 per cent of them are from developing countries. It was estimated that due to the danger of tobacco, 70 per cent of death rate will increase in developing countries within 30 years.

A total of 800 million children out of 2,000 million in the world are expected to become smokers in adulthood, and a one-third of them can die before adult due to the danger of tobacco. Indeed, the smoking is hazardous to health and causes economic and social hardships to the smokers.

Afterwards, Resident Representative of WHO Professor Adik Wibowo read the message sent by the WHO SEA regional director.

NLD dealing improperly with some foreign embassies violating diplomatic code of conduct US diplomats visited NLD 21 times in May

Yangon, 1 June - The people have lost faith and trust in National League for Democracy (Headquarters) due to its dealing with some foreign embassies in improper way although it is an internal political party. Diplomats of those embassies are frequenting the NLD Headquarters and giving various instructions by violating diplomatic ethics.

As the NLD, not serving the people's interest, is keeping close contact with the US embassy with the intention of pushing Myanmar to become colonialist minion, there has been public outrage and the people remain vigilant at all times.

It has been reported that in April, staff of the US embassy in Yangon visited the NLD Headquarters on West Shwegondine Road eleven times.

During the month of May, they also visited the NLD Headquarters 21 times, met with NLD CEC members and gave them a lot of paperwork, it is learnt.

Minister for Foreign Affairs attends Eighth Asia-Europe Foreign Ministers Meeting

YANGON, 1 June - The Myanmar delegation led by Minister for Foreign Affairs U Nyan Win arrived back here by air yesterday morning after attending the Eighth Asia- Europe Foreign Ministers Meeting (ASEM FMM 8) in Hamburg, Germany on 28 and 29 May.

The meeting was also attended by ASEAN + 3 countries, India, Mongolia, Pakistan, the ASEAN Secretariat, 27 European Union member countries and the European Commission. The meeting, basically held in dialogue formally, covered three main pillars namely political, economic, and cultural and social affairs.

At the working dinner as the first session hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany on 28 May, the ministers exchanged views on international development and challenges that require common solutions. The exchange of views focused on development in Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Korean Peninsula Denuclerization.

On 29 May, the second working session was held. The ministers discussed broad range of global issues such as energy and climate change, counter terrorism, world trade and development and the role of the United Nations. At the third working session held during the working lunch was also hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany. The ministers exchanged views on recent developments in Asia and Europe and ASEM future perspectives.

Minister U Nyan Win informed the meeting of the recent developments in Myanmar covering political, economic and social fields.

Minister U Nyan Win met with Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Taro Aso and Assistant Minister of State at the Foreign Office and Commonwealth Office of Great Britain Mr Ian McCartney separately. At the meetings, Minister U Nyan Win briefed them on recent developments in Myanmar taking place in accordance with the objectives of UN Millennium Development Goals in the political, economic, health and educational domains. The minister also responded with complete facts and evidences to the queries made by his counterparts. Members of the delegation Director-General U Phae Thann Oo, Deputy Director U Soe Lynn Han and Assistant Director U Win Zeyar Tun of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs arrived back on the same flight. Myanmar Ambassador to Germany U Tin Win and Second Secretary U Aung Aung Myo Thein of the Myanmar Embassy in Berlin also participated in the meeting and other related meetings.

Foreign Minister sends message of felicitations to Italian Deputy Prime Minister

NAY PYI TAW, 2 June - U Nyan Win, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Massimo D'Alema, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Italy, on the occasion of the Proclamation Day of the Italy, which falls on 2 June 2007.

YANGON, 1 June- The Myanmar Women Affairs Federation will hold the article and colour photo competitions to mark Myanmar Women's Day which falls on 3 July. The article competition will be held under the title Mithasu-phon-phyo Naing-ngan-daw-toe-tet Ahmyo-thami-ei-swanhsaung- chet while the colour photo competition will be held under the title Bhet-son-phon-phyo Naing-ngan-daw-ah-kyo Amyo-thami-mya Ywetthe- poe.

Anyone may take part in the article competition. The entry must not be a prize-winning work in any other competitions and must be between 3,000 and 5,000 words. Two passport-size photos and a brief biography are to be attached to the entry that must be own creation.

For colour photo competition, entries that reflect the dignity and ability of woman are allowed without limitation. The entry with a size of 10x14 inches must be own creation and must not be a prize-winning work in any other competitions.

Entries are to be sent to Secretary of the Competition Organizing Committee U Aye Kywe, Deputy Director (Production) of the Information and Public Relations Department, No 22/24, Pansodan Street, Yangon, not later than 22 June.

All can visualize image of forthcoming nation thanks to State's seven-step Road Map Myanmar Affairs and International Studies Course No 12 concludes

Yangon, 1 June - The conclusion of Myanmar Affairs and International Studies Course No 12 of Union Solidarity and Development Association was held at the training school of USDA in Hmawby Township today.

It was attended by Secretary-General of USDA U Htay Oo, CEC Member of USDA Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, officials of USDA Headquarters, course instructors and trainees.

In his concluding speech, USDA Secretary-General U Htay Oo said it is the goal of the people to build a peaceful, modern, discipline-flourishing democratic nation.

All national brethren are to work together to achieve the national goal. Our Three Main National Causes-Non-disintegration of the Union, Non-disintegration of National Solidarity and Perpetuation of the Sovereignty are the national duties of the State.

Twelve political, economic and social objectives laid down by the State are practical ways to reach the national goal. We have set the definite goal and practical tasks that pave the way for reaching the goal. Thanks to the collective efforts of the Government, the Tatmadaw and the people, the State has achieved developments in all sectors.

The nation building task is to be carried out continuously and passed on from generation to generation. Now, we are implementing the task to realize the national goal of the people in the future. Thanks to the systematic implementation of the task, peace and stability have prevailed across the country.

The USDA, which is constituted with youths with the patriotic spirit, was formed over 13 years ago. It has been participating in implementing the nation building tasks in accordance with the association's future tasks.

Members of the association are from all-walks of life and they are actively taking part in implementing the welfare tasks across the country.

The people has also joined hands with USDA members in implementing welfare tasks. The number of the association's members has reached nearly 24 million. There are 15,334 village USDAs, 320 township USDAs, 66 district USDAs and 17 Division and State USDAs.

Training courses have been conducted to improve the skills of the members of USDA. The Myanmar Affairs and International Studies Course is designed to train the association's members so that they can serve in the interests of the State and the people effectively. During the course, trainees received skills for building a new nation as well as sought ways for implementing welfare tasks in their respective regions.

The trainees are qualified enough to play a leading role in various sectors for development of respective regions, he said, calling for creating healthy conditions for the regions.

He highlighted the importance of perpetual existence and sustainable progress of a new nation. In this context, the government is paying special attention to necessary infrastructures.

It is also trying its utmost for equitable development of all parts of the nation. The association lays down future plans annually to contribute towards the drive, he said.

Now, all can visualize the image of the forthcoming nation thanks to the State's seven-step Road Map the government is undertaking for emergence of an enduring constitution in the interests of the nation and the people.

He called for collaborative efforts for enhancing already-achieved success of stability and peace, the fundamental requirement for building a new nation. Members will be able to take part in the drive only when they well equip themselves with nationalistic fervour, he pointed out.

It is required to be vigilant against the acts of those with negative attitude due to selfishness, personality cult, dogmatism and sectarianism because such persons are attempting to destabilize the State under the pretext of social services and business, and manufacturing made-up and exaggerated news stories in complicity with certain groups in exile to mislead the people into misunderstanding the government.

Members are to make the people see such unfruitless as they really are, and to work together with congenial social organizations in endeavoring to find out requirements of the region concerned.

In conclusion, he urged the trainees to apply the knowledge gained from the course and their experiences in combination to become competent information officers and organizers in perpetual service of the people; to make prevailing situations and the government's endeavours known to the people and organize them to participate in regional and national development tasks; to work harder with positive attitude for ensuring stability and greater development of the State; to uplift dynamism of patriotic spirit of the people; to help the people to be vigilant against destructive acts harming nation-building tasks; and to see to the State's seven-step Road Map in cooperation with the people.

Nay Pyi Taw, 1 June - The delegates of the Third Meeting of ASEAN + 3 of Networking of East Asia Cultural Heritage (NEACH) and the First Meeting of the Senior Officials Meeting on Cultural & Art Working Group on Networking on ASEAN Cultural Heritage (NACH), accompanied by Chairman of Myanmar-ASEAN Culture and Information National Committee Director-General U Sann Win of the Archaeology, National Museum and Library Department, visited Myanma handicraft industries in Mandalay this morning.

They visited Daw Su Silk Wear Industry, U Sein Myint Embroidery Industry and Shwehninzi Gold Foil Industry.

On 31 May evening, the delegates visited Maha Muni Buddha Image and offered gold foils to the Buddha image. Next, they visited Kuthodaw Pagoda.

At Shwenandaw Kyaung, they viewed the building decorated with Myanmar handicraft.

Yangon, 1 June - The ceremony to mark the World No-Tobacco Day 2007 was observed at Mya Nyila Hall of No 2 Basic Education High School in Latha Township this afternoon.

Present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win, Chairperson of Yangon Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Daw Mar Mar Wai, members of MCWA and social organizations.

After delivering an address, the commander presented prizes to basic health staff in the quiz in commemoration of the World No-Tobacco Day 2007.

Chairperson Daw Mar Mar Wai of Yangon Division MCWSC also gave prizes to MCWA and Red Cross members of townships in Yangon Division in the quiz.

Head of Yangon Division Health Department Dr Hla Myint read the message sent by Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint. Next, Deputy Law Officer U Nyunt Sein of Yangon Division Law Office explained matters related to Control of Smoking and Consumption of Tobacco Product Law. Later, a documentary video on health education were presented to those present.

Nay Pyi Taw, 1 June - The Civil Service Selection and Training Department held the ceremony to mark the 54th Anniversary of the department at the Civil Service Selection and Training Board, here, this morning.

CSSTB member U Win Aung delivered an address. Director-General U Hla Kyi of the department explained the history of the department.

Chairman Dr Than Nyun presented certificates of honour and cash to 10 officers and staff who have been discharging duties at the department for above-30 years.

Also present on the occasion were CSSTB members U Soe Oo, U Nyi Tun and U Kyaw Aung, directors-general and service personnel.

Nay Pyi Taw, 31 May - A local of Southern Village in Shwegyin Township lost his right foot as he stepped on a mine planted by insurgents on 28 May. The incident happened as the victim, Charlie, 20, son of U Aye Lwin, went into the woods to collect some fruits at about 9 am.

The victim was rushed to Shwegyin Township People's Hospital and provided with medical treatment and all necessary assistance. Authorities concerned in collaboration with the local people are in hot pursuit of the insurgents.