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will bring benefits to both countries, promote bilateral friendly relations Two
countries have cooperated with regional organizations for over 10 years
Nay Pyi Taw, 18 Jan - Prime Minister of the Union of
At the call, they held a frank and cordial discussion on
promoting friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries.
The
Present at the dinner were Prime Minister General Thein Sein and
party, the
He expressed his belief that the visit to Bandar Seri Begawan
would make Myanmar Prime Minister become more friendly with Brunei and its
people and would be happy with it; that he also hoped that the delegation would
witnesses the ongoing steps for progress of the nation; and that it was an
opportunity to repay gratitude for Myanmar people's hospitality to all Bruneian
people who had been on a visit to Myanmar.
He said that it had been about 15 years since
He said that he was glad with such bilateral cooperation; that he
believed that those basic foundations would contribute towards all-round
development of the bilateral cooperation; that in particular, bilateral
cooperation for improving the abilities of the peoples was important; that
according to the ASEAN regional cooperation programme, Brunei pledged that it
would provide assistance under the programmes laid down with friendly nations
and bilateral programmes; and that the nation would continue those programmes in
future.
He expressed thanks for the participation of
He said that the two countries had cooperated with regional
organizations for more than 10 years; and that he was proud of the fact that
ASEAN Charter had been signed in
He said that he hoped there were two of the points to be
implemented regarding the ASEAN Charter; that the first point was to fulfil the
commitments of the member countries for promotion of regional cooperation; that
it was more important for ASEAN to deal with the challenges; that the second
point was that the Charter encouraged the cooperation not only for the economic
sector but also for the improvement of the political, cultural and social
sectors; and that the Charter provided better opportunities not only for
practical cooperation between member countries but for exchanging views and
experiences on the concerns of all member countries.
If so, ASEAN would make significant contribution towards the
objectives of the UN for peace, prosperity and development in the international
affairs in future, he said.
He said that at the same time it was required to seek
opportunities to improve the bilateral cooperation that had existed for 15
years.
He said that he was pleased with the opportunity to receive the
Myanmar Prime Minister in the nation because the visit opened the door to these
opportunities; and that he thanked for the visit and wished the Myanmar Prime
Minister a good time in Brunei.
Prime Minister General Thein Sein said that he thanked the Brunei
King for the warm welcome and hospitality to the Myanmar delegation; that he was
very glad to have an opportunity to pay a visit to Brunei, a pleasant nation;
that in addition he believed the visit would bring benefits to the two countries
and contribute much to promotion of bilateral friendly relations; and that he
thanked the Brunei King for the grand dinner.
The
During the dinner, a
Next, Prime Minister General Thein Sein and party returned to the
Empire Hotel & Country Club.
Lt-Gen
Kyaw Win inspects regional development work in Kayah State
Nay Pyi Taw, 18 Jan - Member of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Kyaw Win of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Shan State
PDC Chairman Eastern Command Commander Maj-Gen Thaung Aye, CEC member of the
Union Solidarity and Development Association Kayah State In-Charge Minister for
Forestry Brig-Gen Thein Aung, Chairman of Kayah State PDC Brig-Gen Nyunt Tin,
arrived in Meisei yesterday morning. They were welcomed there by the township
chairman and responsible persons.
Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and party visited
Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and party proceeded to Pasawng, met with
Tatmadawmen and their families at the hall of Pasawng Station and presented
gifts to them. At the hall of Pasawng, he also met departmental personnel and
urged them to work for the successful implementation of the seven-step Road Map.
Next, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win met Tatmadawmen and departmental staff in Bawlake.
Minister Brig-Gen Thein Aung explained activities of the USDA.
Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and party then visited Shataw BEHS and the office
of Shadaw Township PDC. He later urged the officials to strive for the regional
developments in collaboration with local people.
Ministry
of Education to open first year courses for 2008 academic year
Nay Pyi Taw, 18 Jan - The courses on various subjects of
universities and degree colleges under the Ministry of Education will be opened
on 21 January 2008, and the entrance list for the first year students who passed
the 2007 matriculation examination was announced at the respective universities
and degree colleges for 2008 academic year.
Prime
Minister General Thein Sein and party visit Shell Petroleum oil field in Brunei
Nay Pyi Taw, 18 Jan - The Myanmar delegation led by Prime
Minister of the Union of
At the hall of Oil and Gas Discovery Centre (OGDC), Deputy
Managing Director Mr Haji Zainal Abidin Hj Md Ali reported on exploration of oil
in Seria region of
At the OGDC Exhibition Hall, the Prime Minister and party viewed
the documentary photos on exploration of oil, booths on geographical structure
of the oil field, the drilling platform and equipment and electricity
exhibition.
The Prime Minister and party posed for documentary photo together
with responsible persons of OGDC and staff.
At Seria Crude Oil Terminal (SCOT), Asset Manager Haji Mohammad
bin Haji Jaya and Head of Operations (SCOT) Mr Henry Reerink of Brunei Shell
Petroleum Co Sdn Bhd explained crude oil production and refining process,
storage of oil and future tasks. Next, Mr Henry Reerink replied to the queries
raised by the Prime Minister and the ministers. Afterwards, the Prime Minister
and party visited the Computer Control Room.
They also visited the Oil Refinery at Seria Crude Oil Terminal
and oil tanks in a motorcade.
Next, the Prime Minister presented gifts to the Asset Manager.
The Prime Minister and party posed for documentary photo together with officials
of SCOT.
At the Cendra-wasih Ballroom of Brunei Shell Recreation Club,
Brunei Shell Petroleum hosted a luncheon to the Prime Minister and party. After
the luncheon, Deputy Managing Director Mr Haji Zainal Abidin Hj Md Ali presented
gifts to the Prime Minister.
In the afternoon, the Prime Minister and party went back to
Empire Hotel & Country Club.
At 3.30 pm, they held discussion with Brunei Economic Development
Board (BEDB) at the fifth floor of Empire Hotel & Country Club.
Also present on the occasion were
First, BEDB Acting Chairman Dato Paduka Timothy Ong explained
economic development of Brunei Darussalam, progress of joint venture tasks
carried out in cooperation with foreign countries and future tasks.
Next, the Acting Chairman replied to the questions raised by the
Prime Minister and party.
Later, Prime Minister General Thein Sein presented gifts to the
Acting Chairman.
Lt-Gen
Myint Swe inspects sanitation, water supply facilities
Yangon, 18 Jan - Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence
together with Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win, Chairman of Yangon City
Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin and officials inspected
dredging of
After hearing reports on more storage of water in the lake in the
rainy season, prevention against overflow of the lake and progress of dredging
task presented by Head of Engineering Department (Water and Sanitation) Dr Tun
Than Tun, Lt-Gen Myint Swe gave instructions on completion of tasks prior to the
rainy season and beautifying of Inya lake, and looked into sanitation tasks.
On completion, a total of 578 million gallons of water will be
stored in the lake.
Next, Lt-Gen Myint Swe and party inspected pumping water to
Kokkine water tank and construction of new waterworks with a capacity of one
million gallons being built in Yayku Waterworks in
Lt-Gen Myint Swe viewed production process of chlorine with the
use of electro chlorinator.
Upon completion, it can supply 52 million gallons of water to the
townships in Yangon including surrounding areas of
Next, Lt-Gen Myint Swe and party inspected construction of the
water supply station with a capacity of 100,000 gallons being implemented by
Yangon Division Union Solidarity and Development Association at Ward 107 in
Dagon Myothit (South) Township. Lt-Gen Myint Swe heard a report on supply of
water in the township and gave necessary instructions.
On completion, the station will provide drinking water to the
people of seven wards in the township.
Maj-Gen
Khin Zaw supervises development tasks in Magway Division, Chin State
Nay Pyi Taw, 18 Jan - Maj-Gen Khin Zaw of the Ministry of Defence
and Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Col Phone Maw Shwe
inspected searching of the axis for construction of Natmauk-Ywataw road by
Public Works of Magway Division on 15 January.
They also inspected regional developments and maintenance of
Pyawbwe-Natmauk road. At the briefing hall of Ywamon in Natmauk Township, he
heard reports of officials on steps taken for district-to-district road project
No 1 and measures carried out on 132 miles and 6 furlongs long
Pyawbwe-Ywamon-Natmauk road section.
Maj-Gen Khin Zaw looked into construction of the embankment of
Dagun (Chaungshay) Dam Project in
In Saw, Maj-Gen Khin Zaw and Chin State Peace and Development
Council Chairman Brig-Gen Hone Ngai heard feasibility study conducted for
construction of the district-to-district road section.
Maj-Gen Khin Zaw and party met departmental personnel, members of
social organizations and townselders at the office of Kanpetlet Township PDC and
heard a report on development of the township presented by officials.
Later, Maj-Gen Khin Zaw urged them to exert the efforts for
cultivation of tea and other crops, monsoon and summer paddy and raising of
mythuns in the region.
Gems
and Jade Sales of UMEHL
Present on the occasion were Managing Director Maj-Gen Win Than
of UMEHL, members of the Board of Director and local and foreign merchants.
Merchants viewed gems and jade from 15 to 17 January. And
officials examined bargain forms this morning.
After giving a speech, UMEHL Managing Director Maj-Gen Win Than
formally opened the sales.
Altogether 247 gem lots have been sold through bargain and
auction systems. The sale of jade through bargain system continues.
Managing Director Maj-Gen Win Than and members of the Board of
Directors presented gifts to the merchants who offered the highest prices. Jade
lots will be sold through bargain system tomorrow. A total of 737 local and 281
foreign merchants attended the sales.
Camera
sales at Blazon Department Store
Yangon, 18 Jan-The Digital Vision 2008 camera sales, organized by
Blazon Department Store, was launched at Blazon Department Store at the corner
of U Wisara Road and Chindwin Road in Kamayut Township here this afternoon.
It was attended by those from Myanmar Photographic Society,
mediamen, those from Accel International Co Ltd, Advanced Vision Ltd, Blazon
Department Store, Special Style Photo & Electronics, TMW Enterprise Ltd and
guests.
The sale that kicked off today runs to 27 January. Items put on
sale are Canon, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic brand digital cameras which can be
purchased at a single place at reasonable price.
Funds
raised for Phyo Cetana free clinic
First, USDA CEC member Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin explained
establishment of Phyo Cetana free clinics in the townships of
Shwe
Naing Ngan Journal in circulation
Included in the journal are informative and educative works of
literati including Saya Zaw Gyi, current local and foreign news, articles on
nation-building endeavours, religious edifices, nuclear plants and sale and
production of automobiles. The journal also carries a wide array of colourful
photos.
Copies of the journal are available at Sarpay Beikman Book Shop
on
MDA
Conference on 23 Jan
Yangon, 18 Jan - The 28th Myanmar Dental Association Conference
and 9th FDI-MDA Joint Educational Meeting will be organized at Traders Hotel,
here, from 23 to 26 January.
Health pro-fessionals who will attend the conference are to
register at the hotel from 9 am to 3 pm on 21 and 22 January. Papers reading
session, ceremony to pay respects to older persons, sports events, election of
new executive members, and opening of booths of medical companies will also take
place.
Horizon
League Basketball Tournament continues
Yangon, 18 Jan - The Myanmar Basketball Federation and
At the matches, Cow Boy team hammered WHO team 100-36 points; Red
Star team beat Last Vampire team 74-47 points; KSS edged out the Guyts 63-54
points; Shadows team crashed GB team 77-36 points; and Furious team won over CCY
82-72.
The tournament continues tomorrow noon at the same venue.
