The 56Th Anniversary Independence Day Message of State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe
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Brahmacariyañca, chastity; this is the way to auspiciousness. Established 1914 Volume XI, Number 262 13th Waxing of Pyatho 1365 ME Sunday, 4 January, 2004 The 56th Anniversary Independence Day message of State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe YANGON, 4 Jan — The following is a translation of the defended and safeguarded the State sovereignty with Union stability and the rule of law, as priority tasks. It has been message sent by State Peace and Development Council Spirit, while preserving and relaying their high standard of laying down and implementing border areas and national Chairman Defence Services Commander-in-Chief Sen- civilization and national pride and national character to the races development projects, with greater momentum, to ior General Than Shwe on the occasion of the 56th new generation. restore national unity. At the same time, 17 armed Anniversary of the Independence Day. Bonding themselves with their race and land with deep groups returned to the legal fold as the Government had devotion, the Myanmar races have striven to equip them- initiated negotiations, based on mutual trust, with them On this auspicious occasion of the 56th Anniversary selves with strong Union Spirit, with patriotism and the love to pave the way for their return to the fold. The national of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar, I for the nation as the core factors. The history of the Union of race leaders of the peace groups are now taking part would like to extend greetings to all the national people Myanmar is the history of the national races. When there together with the Government in building infrastruc- of the State, with amity and high regard. was national unity, the nation was strong, and it stood tall tures for the development of their respective regions It has now reached the 56th Anniversary of the Day on winning the respect of the neighbours. The founding of the andf the nation as well. which the independence and sovereignty of the Union of consolidated states — the First Myanmar Empire during the Myanmar has been continuously practising the inde- Myanmar had been restored, after the entire national Bagan era, the Second Myanmar Empire during the Toungoo pendent and active foreign policy. It always concentrates races had sacrificed much blood and sweat. era, and the Third Myanmar Empire during the Konboung on extension of the international relations, based on love Throughout the course of Myanmar history, the na- era — was prominent in history. and friendship, with all the countries around the world. It tional brethren including Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Since time immemorial, Myanmars have been known to has given priority to extending cordial relations with her Bamar, Mon, Rakhine and Shan have striven for perpetu- be fully equipped with patriotism — the spirit to love their neighbours, based on good neighborliness, mutual re- ation of the State and sovereignty at the risk of their lives, own race, literature, traditions and culture and customs; the spect and cooperation. It is also actively taking part in the with the sense of patriotism and Union Spirit. spirit of never tolerating any insult against the nation and the activities of the UN and international bodies, and the In this regard, we will have to document with honour race; and the spirit to make selfless sacrifices for the national regional organizations including the ASEAN, the BIMST- the victories achieved through the harmonious endeav- cause. They cherish the independence. And because of the EC and Greater Mekong Subregion Development Pro- ours of the Tatmadaw members, who have restored and patriotism, that is their innate nature, they were able to gramme for global peace, security and development. As safeguarded the independence and who are the offspring restore independence and sovereignty. a means to facilitate the ASEAN integration programme of the national people, the State service personnel and the Because of the Government’s endeavours, relying on the for new members, Myanmar successfully hosted the entire national races. national strength, and participated by the entire people, the Summit Meeting on Economic Cooperation Strategy For years countable by the thousand, the Union of motherland is now on the right track towards development. between the four countries — Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar Myanmar stood as an independent and sovereign nation, Since assumption of the State duties, the Government and Thailand — in Bagan in November 2003. with her own civilization. The national brethren have has striven for national re-consolidation, regional peace and (See page 2) Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt attends Foreign Heads of State send felicitations to prize-presentation ceremony of School Family Day Senior General Than Shwe YANGON, 4 Jan —The fol- nese people and in my own any difficulties and obstacles YANGON, 3 Jan—The prize- sion Peace and Development ments and boards under the presentation ceremony of the Council Commander of Ministry of Education, rec- lowing are messages of fe- name, to Your Excellency in the way forward and make School Family Day for 2003- Yangon Command Maj-Gen tors, pro-rectors, principals of licitations from foreign Heads and through you to the people the country more prosperous. 2004 academic year took place Myint Swe, the ministers, the the universities and colleges, of State sent to Senior Gen- of Myanmar the warmest con- The Sino-Myanmar at the Diamond Jubilee Hall on Chief Justice, the Attorney- heads of departments, town- eral Than Shwe, Chairman of gratulations and best wishes. friendly relations have been Pyay Road this afternoon. General, the Chairman of ship education officers, the State Peace and Develop- In the past year, Myanmar developing smoothly for the Chairman of Myanmar Edu- Civil Service Selection and school heads, members of ment Council and Prime Min- has made successive new mutually beneficial coopera- cation Committee Prime Min- Training Board, the Yangon PTAs and the School Board ister of the Union of achievements in maintaining tion in all fields being broad- ister General Khin Nyunt ad- Mayor, the deputy ministers, of Trustees, teachers, del- Myanmar, on the occasion of stability, development her ened and deepened, which dressed the ceremony and pre- members of Myanmar Edu- egates of social organizations, the 56th Anniversary Inde- economy, forwarding the na- brings concrete benefits to the sented prizes to the outstand- cation Committee, the am- prize winning students, guests pendence Day of the Union tional reconciliation process people of our two countries. I ing students. bassadors of foreign missions and others. Before the cer- of Myanmar. and broadening external rela- firmly believe that with joint Also present on the occa- in Yangon and officials, the emony, students entertained From Mr Hu Jintao, tions, of which I share the efforts of both sides, the tradi- sion were Vice-Chairman of resident representatives of the guests with songs and President of the People’s hearty happiness. I am con- tional Sino-Myanmar friendly Myanmar Education Commit- UN agencies, officials of the measures taken for national Republic of China: vinced that under the leader- relations and cooperation tee Secretary-1 of the State State Peace and Development education promotion pro- On the occasion of the 56th ship of the State Peace and based on the five principles of Peace and Development Council Office, departmen- grammes were presented with anniversary day of the Union Development Council led by peaceful co-existence will Council Lt-Gen Soe Win, tal heads, the directors-gen- the help of power point. of Myanmar, I would like to Your Excellency, the people make further achievements. Chairman of Yangon Divi- eral and chairmen of depart- (See page 8) extend, on behalf of the Chi- of Myanmar could overcome (See page 2) With Independence Day Supplement INSIDE Perspectives Translate the objectives of the 56th Anniversary Independence Day into reality Page 2 Article Witnessing the objective conditions Page 10 Circulation 23,231 Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt poses for a documentary photo together with outstanding students. — MNA Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 4 January, 2004 People’s Desire PERSPECTIVES * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views Sunday, 4 January, 2004 * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Translate the objectives of the * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy 56th Anniversary development, the advancing information and communication sys- Independence Day into reality The 56th Anniversary Independence Day… tems are dominating the mankind at a tremendous speed. Applying The independence and sovereignty of the (from page 1) and adapting to the new ICTs of the world, linkages have been made Union of Myanmar, regained after sacrificing The Government is able to develop the national economy in with the Internet. Here, we need to maintain our progress in the ICT. leaps and bounds. In doing so, it has laid down the national policy Only when the national unity flourishes in the Union of lives, blood and sweat of the national people, and the economic policy for development of agriculture as the Myanmar, will peace and stability of the State be ensured. Like- turns 56 years today, 4 January 2004. base and development of the industrial and other economic wise, only if there emerges a peaceful and stable environment of the The Union of Myanmar has been stand- sectors. It has given special priority to progress of multi-sectors. State, will there be national development infrastructures. And only ing tall as a sovereign and independent nation It is extending sown acreage of various crops, applying advanced then will we be able to accelerate the rate of socio-economic techniques and quality strains and building irrigation facilities, development.