Established 1914 Volume XIII, Number 350 4th Waxing of Tagu 1367 ME Saturday, 1 April, 2006 Four political objectives Senior General Than Shwe * Stability of the State, community peace and tranquillity, prevalence of law and order * National reconsolidation congratulates Belarus President * Emergence of a new enduring State Con- stitution YANGON, 1 April — Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and * Building of a new modern developed na- Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of congratulations tion in accord with the new State Consti- to His Excellency Mr Alexander Lukashenko, who has been re-elected as President of tution the Republic of Belarus. — MNA Four economic objectives * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round development of other sectors of Private sector to seek ways the economy as well * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic system for supplying financial and * Development of the economy inviting par- ticipation in terms of technical know- how and investments from sources inside technological resources the country and abroad * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the hands of the State and State will provide the national peoples necessary assistance Four social objectives * Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire nation UMFCCI holds 15th annual general meeting * Uplift of national prestige and integ- rity and preservation and safeguard- ing of cultural heritage and national YANGON, 31 Kyaung Road in Dagon exhibition of the compa- Swe, Chairman of character March—The Union of Township, here, this af- nies of UMFCCI mem- Yangon Division Peace * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit Myanmar Federation of ternoon. bers. President of the fed- and Development Coun- * Uplift of health, fitness and education Chambers of Commerce Lt-Gen Myint Swe of eration U Win Myint and cil Commander of standards of the entire nation and Industry held its the Ministry of Defence officials conducted him Yangon Command Brig- 15th annual general visited the pavilions of round the exhibition. Gen Hla Htay Win, Min- meeting at the National export standard Myanmar Present at the meet- ister for Commerce Brig- I N S I D E Theatre on Myoma products staged at the ing were Lt-Gen Myint Gen Tin Naing Thein, Minister for Home Af- The exercise can prevent cardiac fairs Maj-Gen Maung disorder, as it improves flexibility, During last year, the federa- Oo, ambassadors and staff from foreign embas- strengthens muscles and reduces fat sies in Yangon, officials, in the body. The exercise also tion received 573 foreign busi- the president and CEC members of UMFCCI, improves digestion, mental well- nessmen, sent 270 members representatives from being, increases bone density and State/Division associa- abroad to attend meetings and tions of commerce and reduce the risk of obesity. Obesity is industry and border trade also an illness. Walking a distance of associations, members of seminars and 739 members to other business associa- one mile every day will reduce a pound tions, secretaries and of fat within 36 days. join 29 international trade fairs. guests. PAGE -7 DR TIN TUN OO (See page 8) Lt-Gen Myint Swe addresses the 15th annual general meeting of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry. — MNA Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Saturday, 1 April, 2006 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Saturday, 1 April, 2006 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views Towards development of * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State economic infrastructures * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy Nowadays, the government, enlisting the strength of the entire people, is making relent- Sports Minister leaves Appointment of Ambassador less efforts for the nation to stand shoulder to shoulder with the global nations. for ROK agreed on A glance at the world today will reveal YANGON, 31 March — Myanmar Olympic YANGON, 1 April— The Government of the that some big nations that are superior to oth- Committee Chairman Minister for Sports Brig-Gen ers in terms of wealth and technology are Union of Myanmar has agreed to the appoint- Thura Aye Myint left here for the Republic of Korea ment of Mr Edgard Telles Ribeiro, as Ambassa- making attempts to put developing nations by air at 8 pm yesterday to attend the 15th Confer- under their influence. Keeping pace with dor Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the ence of Federation of National Olympic Commit- Federative Republic of Brazil to the Union of changes and developments, the respective na- tees to be held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea tions of the world are working hard for Myanmar. from up to 5 April. Mr Edgard Telles Ribeiro is accredited to strengthening national economy. The minister was seen off at the airport by Even some wealthy powers are placing the Union of Myanmar with residence in Bang- Vice-Chairman of MOC Yangon City Development kok.— MNA emphasis on promoting and protecting national Committee Chairman Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein interest. In the fields of international economy Lin and officials of the Ministry of Sports, the chair- and trade, they are engaged extensively in tak- person of the Central Working Committee for ing all possible measures to protect their inter- Myanmar Women’s Sports Federation and mem- Myanmar Rice Millers ests. bers. At such a time, the entire national peo- The minister was accompanied by Joint Gen- hold discussion ple are to make concerted efforts for the devel- eral Secretary of MOC U Khin Maung Lwin. YANGON, 31 March — CEC members and ex- opment of national economy that is based on MNA ecutives of Myanmar Rice Millers’ Association and national entrepreneurs. Only when the private rice dealers held a discussion at the building of Union economic sector develops can the national of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce economy be well established. and Industry in Kyauktada Township this morning. Therefore, the government is making Patron of MRDA and President of the efforts in all spheres for the development of UMFCCI U Win Myint and Chairman of MRMA the private sector. Regarding this, it has laid U Tin Win made speeches. Afterwards, state/divi- down and is implementing projects for devel- sion rice dealers reported on the price of rice and opment of economic infrastructures. And ef- paddy, cultivation and production of summer paddy forts are being made in all seriousness for es- and the running of rice millers and putting on sale. tablishment of agro-based industries, develop- Later, President of the UMFCCI U Win Myint ment of electric power and energy sectors and attended to the needs. — MNA further improvement of agricultural and for- estry sectors for self-sufficiency and export the surplus. Moreover, all-round development of other sectors of economy as well, further im- provement of education and health sectors for ensuring development of human resources and Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye rural development are also being carried out. Myint being seen off at the airport. As the entire national people made inte- grated efforts for the development of national ˚SPED economy, progress has been made by 10.7 per cent during the five-year economic plan (2001- New generation hockey 2002 to 2005-2006). At present, Myanmar has made signifi- players being nurtured cant progress thanks to concerted efforts of the State, the people and the Tatmadaw al- YANGON, 31 March nament to be sponsored though there have been instigation and obsta- — Under the instruc- by Pedrollo Water Pump tions of the Myanmar (Italy) at Theinbyu cles created by internal and external destruc- Myanmar Rice Millers Association Chairman tive elements. Olympic Committee Hockey Pitch by the end U Tin Win speaking at the discussion. Hence, at a time when efforts are being and the Ministry of of April. made for the development of the private sec- Sports, Myanmar MNA ˚UMFCCI tor, the entire national people including busi- Hockey Federation is nessmen are to try their best for the develop- striving for turning out ment of economic infrastructures. new generation hockey players. 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