True Patriotism Matters Related to National Convention Coordinated

Established 1914 Volume XIII, Number 176 7th Waxing of Thadingyut 1367 ME Sunday, 9 October, 2005 Four political objectives Four economic objectives Four social objectives * Stability of the State, community peace * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round * Uplift of the morale and morality of and tranquillity, prevalence of law and development of other sectors of the economy as well the entire nation order * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic * Uplift of national prestige and integ- * National reconsolidation system rity and preservation and safeguard- * Emergence of a new enduring State * Development of the economy inviting participation in ing of cultural heritage and national Constitution terms of technical know-how and investments from character * Building of a new modern developed sources inside the country and abroad * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit nation in accord with the new State * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept * Uplift of health, fitness and education Constitution in the hands of the State and the national peoples standards of the entire nation Officials of the commit- True patriotism tees and subcommittees are to prepare for the matters * It is very important for everyone of the nation wherever he pertaining to invitations and lives to cultivate and possess strong Union Spirit. welcoming of NC delegates, * Only Union Spirit is the true patriotism all the nationalities transport and accommoda- will have to uphold and safeguard. tion. Matters related to National Convention coordinated NCC Work Committee, Management Committee, subcommittees making arrangements for their respective tasks Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein speaking at the meeting (6/2005) of the National Convention Convening Commission.—MNA YANGON, 8 Oct — The meeting (6/2005) of the place at the meeting hall of the commission on tional Convention by the Work Committee, he said. National Convention Convening Commission took Kyaikkahsan ground here this afternoon, addressed by Next, Secretary Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan Chairman of the National Convention Convening explained arrangements being made by the commis- Secretary Commission Secretary-1 of the State Peace and De- sion. Later, those present assessed the matters submit- of National velopment Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein. ted to the meeting and took part in the discussions. Convention NCCC Vice-Chairman Chief Justice U Aung After that, the Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions. Convening Toe, Secretary Minister for Information Brig-Gen The meeting ended in the evening.—MNA Commis- Kyaw Hsan and members were also present. sion Addressing the meeting, Lt-Gen Thein Sein said INSIDE Minister a series of meetings are being held on matters related Brig-Gen to the National Convention, which are to be submit- Better foundations for high education stand- Kyaw ted to the NC when it is reconvened this year-end. ard, and constantly turning out intellectuals and Hsan Likewise, the National Convention Convening Work intelligentsia are needed for emergence of a demo- explains Committee, Management Committee and subcommit- cratic state. Basic education schools have been arrange- tees are making arrangements for their respective tasks. opened in border areas for the children to gain ments He urged the officials of the committees and subcom- wide knowledge and correct thought. The sounds made by mittees to prepare for the matters pertaining to invita- of learning lessons by the children can be heard the com- tions and welcoming of NC delegates, transport and in Kengtung areas. School enrollment rate of Shan mission. accommodation. State (East) is 95.98 per cent. MNA The members of the commission are to hold discussions regarding matters to be submitted to the Na- PAGE 6 TEKKATHO TIN KHA Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Sunday, 9 October, 2005 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Sunday, 9 October, 2005 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views To make concerted efforts * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State for rural development * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy Today, the combined force of the State, the people and the Tatmadaw, is making all- out efforts for the national development as well Ways sought for boosting agricultural production as promotion of socio-economic life of the entire national people. In this regard, emphasis is laid on devel- oping the border areas which lagged behind in development due to various reasons in the past. In addition, five rural development tasks have been laid down and are being implemented with might and main. Moreover, efforts are also being made to supply electricity to rural areas and to open self-reliance libraries in villages throughout the country. It is targeted to open at least one library in each and every village all over the country during fiscal 2005-2006. With the supply of electricity to the rural areas, the socio-economic Minister Maj-Gen Htay Oo addresses the meeting.—MNA life of rural people has improved significantly. In implementing these tasks, earnest ef- YANGON, 8 Oct—The pivotal role in the drive granting permission to been given permission forts are being made harmoniously by depart- agricultural production for the economic devel- national entrepreneurs to for growing perennial ments concerned, social organizations and well- associations met at the opment of the State and engage in agricultural crops, rubber, and oil wishers under the aegis of the Government. Union of Myanmar Fed- people. Myanmar has a farming. It is also render- palm. Now, agricultural To ensure equitable development of all eration of Chambers of lot of vacant land to be ing assistance and giving produce always has ready parts of the country including both urban and Commerce and Industry reclaimed. With a total of encouragement for ex- market in the world. In rural areas, the Government has been making here yesterday. 25 million sown acreage, tended cultivation of cash particular, castor oil strenuous efforts day in, day out. It is thus im- Present on the occa- the nation has cultivation crops. plant, plum, ginger, tur- portant for the entire national people to take sion were Minister for capacity of 49 million Thanks to the irriga- meric, medicinal orchid, part actively in these endeavours. Agriculture and Irrigation acres. Measures are be- tion facilities in Magway rubber and palm oil are As a result, remarkable progress has been Maj-Gen Htay Oo, Min- ing taken for meeting the region, Pakokku plain, in high demand. So, the achieved in both urban and rural areas. In- ister for Commerce Brig- target yields of the ten and Bagan-NyaungU re- ministry is rendering as- Gen Tin Naing Thein, major crops. In order to gion, the land along the creasing number of villages are being supplied sistance for extended UMFCCI President U boost agricultural produc- creeks downstream the with electricity generated by hydro-power, wind growing of such cash Win Myint and execu- tion, two methods are ap- dams can be put under power and bio-gas. crops. tives, departmental heads, plied — extension of onion and garlic. The Nowadays, the search for a solution to Minister Brig-Gen officials from the agricul- sown acreage and boost- ministry is providing ag- the fulfilment of the energy requirement has Tin Naing Thein said that tural associations, and ing per acre yield. ricultural methods, high- led to cost-effective resources of solar power, the Ministry of Com- proprietors of companies In the process, the yield strains, and meth- merce is also rendering wind power and hydro power. from special agricultural government is taking ods on prevention of dan- necessary assistance for Rural development tasks are being im- zones. steps for supply of water gers of insects. ensuring participation of plemented through the three strengths namely Minister Maj-Gen for respective regions, re- National entrepre- private sector for the eco- the State, the local people and the social or- Htay Oo in his speech gion-wise land reclama- neurs have enjoyed op- nomic development of ganizations. said that boosting agricul- tion, cultivation of portunities for economic the State. In addition, it With the achievements so far conceived tural production plays a newly-reclaimed land, development, and have helps entrepreneurs ex- in rural development, it is incumbent upon the port the agricultural pro- rural people to preserve traditions and culture Yangon East District USDA holds annual duce. Last year saw an and keep patriotism and Union Spirit alive and general meeting increase in exporting dynamic. mangoes and onions. He Hence, in building our nation into a YANGON, 8 Oct — ber in-charge of Yangon member accepted cash called on members of ag- peaceful, modern and developed one, the en- Yangon East District Division Vice-Chairman donations from ricultural organizations to tire people are to exert collective and concerted Union Solidarity and De- of Yangon City Develop- wellwishers. Secretary of strengthen the organiza- efforts earnestly in the drive for rural develop- velopment Association ment Committee Vice- Yangon Division USDA tions with greater mem- ment. held annual general meet- Mayor Col Maung Pa U Aye Myint, Joint Sec- bership, boosting agricul- ing 2005 at its office in delivered an address

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