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New Bridge to Promote Socio-Economy of Rakhine People NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL Vice-President U Myint Swe Children’s Literature Festival Performances in one-year period of addresses Boao Forum for kicks off in Mawlamyine Ministry of Information and Ministry of Asia Annual Conference 2017 Transport and Communications PAGE 3 PAGE 2 PAGES 5+6,11+12 Vol. III, No. 344, 14th Waning of Taboung 1378 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Sunday, 26 March 2017 New Bridge to promote socio-economy of Rakhine people Panzin Creek Bridge that links Buthidaung and Yathedaung Townships was commissioned into service in Rakhine State yesterday. PHOTO: MNA A 960-foot long bridge over the loading capacity was held at the The Ministry of Construc- Kyikha road from Chin State Panzin Creek linking Buthidaung site in Buthidaung. tion has been working on the and Taungpyo-Maungtaw-Buth- “The Ministry had and Yathedaung townships in Work on construction of the upgrading of all the roads pro- idaung-Yathedaung-Ponna Rakhine State was inaugurated facility started in April 2014. viding access to Rakhine State. gyun-Sittway border trade road. been focusing on yesterday, becoming one of the In his opening address, Un- The major roads which are being Besides,theYangon-Sittwe the development of infrastructure development tasks ion Minister for Construction U upgraded are Thandwe-Gwa- road used by the most passengers implemented in Rakhine State by Win Khaing said that the Min- Ngathainggyoung road from buses and trucks has been up- Rakhine State by the new government during its istry had been focusing on the Ayeyawady Region and Yangon graded to concrete road. working together with first year in office. development of Rakhine State Region, Pyay-Padaung-Taun- The minister said the local The opening ceremony of by working together with the gup-Maei-Kyaukpyu road from residents need to maintain the its government as the reinforced concrete bridge Rakhine State government as the Bago Region, Minbu-An-Sit- roads and bridges including Pan- it lagged behind in with its width 24 foot and a 3 foot Rakhine State lagged behind in tway road from Magway Region, zin Creek Bridge for their long- pedestrian walkway on each side, development because of its poor Kyauktaw-Palatwa-Matupe- term sustainability. development.” 19 foot above water line, 60 ton road transportation. Hakha-Falam-Teddim-Tonzang- SEE PAGE 9 >> 2 NATIONAL 26 March 2017 Children’s Literature Festival kicks off in Mawlamyine HUNDREDS of school children and others who adore children’s literature are participating in the Children’s Literature Festival in at the Mawlamyine Univer- sity. The event kicked off at the Mawlamyine University, with an opening address by Un- ion Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint. The festival was formally opened by Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint, Union Minister for Education Dr Myo Thein Gyi, Union Minister for Ethnic Affairs Nai Thet Lwin, Mon State Chief Minister Dr Aye Zan and school children. In his address, Union Min- ister Dr Pe Myint stressed the need to promote reading habit in the country as part of efforts for development of literature which is directly proportional to the de- velopment of the country. The three-day festival is aimed at development of chil- dren and literature. Union Minister Dr Pe Myint poses for documentary photo with the attendees at Children’s Literature Festival in Mawlamyine. PHOTO: MNA “All are now aware of the fact that human resources is far erature festival,” he added. more important than the natural In his concluding remarks, resources for national develop- the Union Minister expressed ment. A country however rich his belief that the children would in above ground and have a great future ahead of their underground resources cannot life when they love reading very develop without the human re- much and love literature, adding sources development or in other that the children would bring the words the prowess of the citi- bright future of the country. zens,” he said. Following opening remarks “Public reading habit must by Union Minister for Educa- be nurtured and promoted to get tion Dr Myo Thein Gyi and Mon in touch with literature and to State Chief Minister Dr Aye harbour literature-friendly spirit. Zan, school children performed Child age is the best time to nur- the traditional dances of Mon, ture and develop reading habit. Kayin and PaO.—Myanmar Hence, the ministry held the lit- News Agency Union Minister Dr Pe Myint visits booth at Children’s Literature Festival in Mawlamyine . Photo: MNA A child takes part in impromptu contest. PHOTO: MNA Kids participating in Children’s Literature Festival in Mawlamyine.- PHOTO: MNA Children’s Literature Festival in Mawlamyine is crowded with the book lovers and enthusiasts. PHOTO: MNA 26 March 2017 NATIONAL 3 Vice-President U Myint Swe addresses Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2017 VICE-PRESIDENT of the Re- to integrate itself into the global public of the Union of Myanmar economy. The country is now ac- U Myint Swe delivered an ad- tively taking effective measures dress at the opening ceremony of to promote trade by adopting the the Boao Forum for Asia Annu- National Export Strategy, reduc- al Conference 2017 in Baoa at 9 ing trade tariffs, amending the a.m. yesterday. maritime and land trade taxation Global leaders, chairmen of laws and policies, and facilitating the international organizations, trade flow. the chairman and members of the The incumbent government forum board, officials and invit- after taking office in 2016 has ed guests were also present. The been giving priority to nation- Vice President was accompanied al reconciliation and peace and by Deputy Minister for Planning development. It also formulated and Finance U Maung Maung the National Economic Policy to Win, Myanmar Ambassador to equally share the natural resourc- China U Thit Lin Ohn and senior es among the regions and states officials. and to conserve them for their In his speech, the Vice Pres- sustainability. Vice President U Myint Swe addresses opening ceremony of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Cenference 2017. ident said the forum has chosen Myanmar is undertak- PHOTO: MNA a suitable theme -- Globalization ing reforms to create an inves- and Free Trade: the Asian Per- be supportive to global economic The Myanmar Government active and vibrant society with tor-friendly environment, and spective – at a time when signs of growth. Myanmar believes that began its ambitious reforms in more transparency. Myanmar has enacted the new investment reversing the move towards glo- the promotion of economic co- 2011 for the sustainable progress now is in a better strategic posi- law on 18 October 2016. The balization and free trade are be- operation is the effective path for of the political, economic and tion for regional economic inte- law guarantees protection for ing seen. Any efforts to reactivate economic growth and sustainable social sectors. Thanks to the re- gration. investors and their investments. any kind of protectionism will not development. forms, Myanmar has become an Myanmar has been striving —Myanmar News Agency Enacted law should be beneficial to the State and people: Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker THE Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U tions in line with the law for the about the regional development Win Myint recounted his par- development of their constituen- tasks and the parliament’s under- liamentary experiences to the cies. The Hluttaw representatives takings by the MPs and the Low- Kachin State lawmakers at the are required to fulfill the neces- er House Speaker relied to their state parliament building in Myit- sities of the people, listening to queries. The meeting was also kyina on 24 March evening. their wishes and their voices as attended by Kachin State Chief During the meeting with a people-centered approach was Minister Dr Khet Aung, Low- the legislators, the Lower House being practiced in a democratic er House representatives, Up- Speaker highlighted that the role country. He urged the MPs to per House representatives and of parliament is important in a keep their dignity, warning them Kachin State Hluttaw represent- democratic country, saying that against power abuse and bribery. atives. the foundation of democracy is Our country is in the process The Lower House Speaker the parliament in every country of building a democratic federal U Win Myint met internally dis- where democracy is practiced. In union and only when democracy placed persons at Tatkon In Jan a democracy, sovereignty derives flourishes, will the nation devel- Don IDP Camp in Myitkyina from the people and the supreme Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Win Myint cordially greets an internally op and peace and stability prevail yesterday morning and provid- power is vested in the people. in the country. All stakeholders ed them with cash assistance. displaced person in Myitkyina. PHOTO: MNA The MPs elected by the people must collaborate with each other Kachin State Chief Minister Dr need to upgrade their capacity to tions. The lawmakers were pointed out that in exercising the for the State and new generations Khet Aung presented bags of be able to effectively carry out urged to draw up the exact, accu- check and balance system in the through magnanimity, tolerance, rice, exercise books, school uni- the interests of the State and its rate and fair bills and the enacted legislative, executive and judicial forgiveness, mutual cooperation, forms, warm clothing and puri- people, the Speaker added. law should be beneficial to the branches they should make sure understanding and trust in build- fied drinking water to the families He continued that the parlia- State and people. Reviewing the that their efforts were in accord ing a democratic nation. The par- who had taken shelter at the IDP mentarians should study parlia- existing laws and amending the with the constitution, existing liamentarians should constantly camps.
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