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PM Tours Shenzhen, Hong Kong Further Cooperation in Hi-Tech, Industrial Sector Discussed Pubbe ca katapuññata, to be endowed with merits accrued in the past; this is the way to auspiciousness. Established 1914 Volume XII, Number 98 7th Waxing of Second Waso 1366 ME Friday, 23 July, 2004 Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt, wife Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Egypt Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party revere the YANGON, 23 July — Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development replica of Shwedagon Pagoda during their visit Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr to Window of the World Garden in Shenzhen Mohamed Hosni Mubarak, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on the occasion of the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt which falls on 23 July 2004. — MNA on 17-7-2004.— MNA PM tours Shenzhen, Hong Kong Further cooperation in hi-tech, industrial sector discussed YANGON, 22 July— Vice Mayor Mr Tang Jie Consul-General of the Un- Minister and wife and party tech Industrial Develop- tween Myanmar and Prime Minister of the Un- and party. ion of Myanmar to Hong arrived at Shenzhen Hi-tech ment such as strengthening Shenzhen Hi-tech Industrial ion of Myanmar General The Prime Minister and Kong U Myo Chit and offi- Industrial Park at 2.25 pm, of the industrial zone’s ob- Zone, and signed in the visi- Khin Nyunt and wife and wife and entourage left cials accompanied the where they were welcomed jectives, registration of the tors’ book. goodwill delegation mem- Shanghai by the special Prime Minister and wife by Vice Director-General Mr products and technologies, The Prime Minister and bers arrived at Shanghai flight of China Air and ar- and party by car to Wushou Linbo and officials. measures for emergence of party observed the lists of International Airport on 16 rived at Shenzhen Interna- Guest House in Shenzhen. At the hall, the Prime new technologies in human resources produced July morning. tional Airport at 11 am. Together with Minister and party watched Shenzhen Industrial Zone, by Shenzhen Industrial They were seen off at Shenzhen Vice Mayor Mr Shenzhen Vice Mayor Mr the documentary video fea- measures for improvement Zone, equipment on health the airport by Shanghai Lu Rui Feng and party, Lu Rui Feng, the Prime turing tasks of Shenzhen Hi- of new technologies, fa- care, industrial, computer mous universities in and communication sectors, Shenzhen Industrial Zone, and documentary photos at Fruitful results of PM’s visit to China environmental conserva- the hall. tion, upgrading of They proceeded to ZTE Shenzhen Industrial Zone Corporation, where they China firmly standing for Myanmar in international affairs, to a world-class industrial were welcomed by Presi- zone. dent Mr Hou Weigui and Myanmar always strictly adhering to One China Policy Next, Vice Director- officials. The Prime Minis- General Mr Linbo briefed ter and party were briefed PM's visit to China strengthens Sino-Myanmar ties the Prime Minister and on various models of tel- party on location and area ephones, production of vari- YANGON, 22 July — The Prime Minister’s goodwill tion, based on common interest, have emerged. In the re- of the industrial zone, cu- ous kinds of communication visit to the People’s Republic of China is a significant ligious sector, the sacred Buddha’s Tooth Relic, that is mulative development of (See page 8) one in the history of Sino-Myanmar relations. being kept at Ling Guang Temple in the People’s Republic production capacity, the The bilateral friendly relations and cooperation estab- of China, was conveyed to Myanmar for three times for companies manufacturing lished by the leaders of Myanmar and China with farsight- public reverence. And Myanmar,on her part donated two INSIDE products through local and edness is developing, and now development in the friendly significant and valuable jade Buddha images to be placed foreign high-tech science relations and cooperation may be witnessed in all fields at the temple in China. Perspectives and technology in southern — political, economic and religious. As the People’s Re- Because of the flourishing bilateral relations, the lead- and northern parts of the Sino-Myanmar ties public of China has taken a firm stand for Myanmar in ers and the people of China welcomed the Prime Minister industrial zone, research further strengthened the international affairs, so also, Myanmar has always stood as a guest of honour and cordially and warmly received centres on subjects, na- (Page 2) by China, strictly adhering to the One China Policy. At a him. tional and foreign univer- time when the Western countries are applying pressure on The Prime Minister of PRC welcomed the Prime Min- sities, and industrial tasks Article Myanmar, with the political motives, China, being a true ister of Myanmar and goodwill delegation at grand cer- with the use of audiovisual Pannandin shining friend of Myanmar, always stands by Myanmar. In the emony in Beijing. The Chinese leaders: President Mr Hu aids. like the pole star in economic field, Myanmar and the People’s Republic of Jintao, Prime Minister Mr Wen Jiabao, Chairman of the Prime Minister Gen- northernmost China are cooperating with added momentum. As the Prime National People’s Congress of China Mr Wu Bangguo, eral Khin Nyunt dealt with Myanmar — 1 Minister had held cordial discussions with the Chinese and member of the Standing Committee of the Political conditions on cooperation leaders during his goodwill visit, new areas of coopera- (See page 16) (Page 7) in all possible sectors be- Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 23 July, 2004 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Friday, 23 July, 2004 * Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views * Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation Sino-Myanmar ties * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State further strengthened * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy Practising the independent and active for- eign policy in international relations, the Un- Myanmar Gazette Minister meets hoteliers ion of Myanmar is strengthening friendship es- YANGON, 22 July —Minister for Hotels & Toruism pecially with neighbouring countries and coop- YANGON, 22 July — The State Peace and Develop- Brig-Gen Thein Zaw yesterday morning went to Pathein erating with them in trade, economic and cul- ment Council has appointed managing Director U Htay in Ayeyawady Division. Ayeyawady Division Peace and tural fields. With a view to deepening bilateral Aung of Myanma Hotels & Tourism Services under the Development Council Chairman South-West Command relations and boosting mutual cooperation, Ministry of Hotels & Tourism as Director-General of the Directorate of Hotels & Tourism of the same ministry on Commander Maj-Gen Soe Naing and the minister met Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt of the Un- with hoteliers and discussed matters on extension of ion of Myanmar went on a study tour of devel- probation from the date he assumes charge of duties. MNA Ngwehsaung beach (phase 2) at Pathein Hotel. The min- oping economic enterprises and industrial zones ister also inspected hotels and Ngwe Hsaung Beach and during his official visit to the People’s Repub- gave necessary instructions. — MNA lic of China from 11 to 18 July. Continuous torrential rains On the morning of 15 July, the Prime Min- ister visited the Shanghai Science and Tech- cause floods in Myitkyina nology Museum in Pudong Industrial Zone. At YANGON, 22 July — The continuous torrential rains the museum, Mr Endi Zhang of Shanghai in the watershed areas of the extreme north of Myanmar, Pudong New Area People’s Government re- that started on 10 July, had led the water level of the ported to the Prime Minister on the location Ayeyawady river to exceed its danger level of 1,200 and area of the industrial zone. The Vice Mayor centimetres in Myitkyina and reached 1,267-centimetre mark on 18 July, causing floods in the town. said that the zone’s main economy was at first The water level continued to rise till reaching the based on manufacturing industry but now fo- 1,406-centimetre mark, the second highest record in 38 cused on science and technology. He also ex- years, on 19 July. But the water level receded to 1,191 plained the GDP growth of the zone, manufac- centimetres, that is below the danger level, the next day. turing, research and service industries being Today, the water level was at 1,000 centimetres. Al- carried out through advanced technologies, though there were floods, there were no casualties and local and foreign investment, the building of property damage. infrastructures for developing the industrial The Meteorology and Hydrology Department of the zone and measures being taken for harmonius Transport Ministry has been issuing weather reports cov- development in social and cultural sectors. ering the situation in the Bay of Bengal and Myanmar Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt said waters, and water levels of rivers and storms daily as necessary. that he had met the leaders of the People’s It is issuing flood or storm warnings in advance for Republic of China and cordially discussed the people to take preventive measures against the natu- matters on cooperation in various fields and ral disasters. Thanks to the flood warnings announced promotion of bilateral relations. The Prime by Myanma Radio, TV and dailies, local authorities at Minister added that agreements had been made different levels and the people can make necessary prepa- Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung to boost cooperation in agriculture, industry, rations to avoid any disaster.
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