PM Tours Shenzhen, Hong Kong Further Cooperation in Hi-Tech, Industrial Sector Discussed

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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 foreign 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. Moreover, they are able to Win and Laotian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs communications, energy and electric power. take disaster paredness measures. Mr Phongsavath Boupha sign the minutes of Myanmar-Lao Border Authorities at Central Level Finally, he invited all those interested, includ- Water level of the Ayeyawady remained six feet Meeting. — MNA ing industrialists and entrepreneurs in Shang- above danger level in Bhamo and 2.5 feet above the hai and those from Pudong Industrial Zone, to danger level in Katha. The water levels will remain Myanmar-Lao border come to Myanmar and make investment in above the danger levels until four days beginning noon today. The river’s water level rose one foot above the industrial zones to be established near the capi- authorities meet danger level in Minbu and it reached the danger level in tal. Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and Magway. The water level will remain above the danger YANGON, 22 July —The fourth meeting of the party also visited the Shanghai Urban Plan- level until four days beginning noon today. Myanmar-Lao Border Authorities at central level, ning Exhibition Centre. The authorities have warned regions where the riv- co-chaired by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt called er’s water level may reach the danger level to make Myanmar U Khin Maung Win and his Laotian counterpart on Mr Han Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai, at Jin necessary preparations. — MNA Mr Phongsavath Boupha took place at Traders Hotel here Jiang Grand Hall in Shanghai. At the meeting, at 10 am today. 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YANGON, 22 July — Downstream and upstream waterways were designated for vessels for their waterways National Basketball between No 2 and No 3 piers of Chindwin River Bridge (Monywa). Now, as water is rising in Chindwin River at C'ship continues danger level, the downstream and waterway will be YANGON, 22 July —National Basketball Champion- changed between No 3 and No 4 piers and the upstream ship for 2004 jointly organized by the Myanmar Basket- at No 2 and No 3 piers as of 26-7-2004. Its clearance is ball Federation and Mikko Coffee Mix continued today at 300 feet wide and 40 feet high. Aung San Gymnasium. In men’s junior semi-final, Indus- At night, the green triangle signal will be lighted at try-1 (A) team beat Industry-1 (B) team 73-54 points and the entrance where vessels can pass through and the red LSK team beat ILBC team 61-54 points. In the men's cross signal at the route where vessels do not pass senior semi-final, Gar Gar (A) team beat Yangon Com- through. Wellwisher Saya U San Tin Aung (Shwebo) donated mand team 90-59 points and the Industry-1 (A) team beat Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement K 100,000 to Myanmar Hockey Federation. MHF Central Command team 80-64 points. In the women's of River Systems reminded not to compete running of President Brig-Gen Myo Myint presents certificate of event, Home Affairs team beat Industry-1 (B) team 75-38 vessels and tug-boats in the designated waterways and priority is to be given to downstream vessels. — MNA honour to the wellwisher.—MNA points. The tournament continues on 23 July. — MNA

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Several witnesses also said a helicopter Wednesday she did not have any information The casualties are in addition to an- Internet was shot down. on the report. At least five Iraqis were killed The police officer said the aircraft came in the clashes in the city, Iyad Mohammed, a down near the eastern entrance of the city doctor at Ramadi’s hospital, said. He said and burst into flames. He said the area had they included three brothers who were killed been sealed off by US troops. in their car by a roadside bomb planted to A US military spokeswoman said on target US patrols.—Internet Chinese scientists leave for Arctic BEIJING, 21 July— A team of 11 Chinese scientists left here Tuesday for the North Pole to carry out research in the Arctic region and prepare to open the country’s first scientific research station there at the end of this month. The team is heading for Svalbard Island, building is an observatory. Norway, according to Yang Huigen, deputy The 11 scientists, aged between 27 and head of the China Polar Research Centre 65, are from the China Polar Research Cen- based in Shanghai, and first chief of the tre, the Chinese Academy of Meteorological China’s Arctic station. Sciences, Wuhan University, the Chinese The first group of scientists will carry Academy of Sciences, the University of Sci- out a month of research on atmospheric ence and Technology of China and the State physics, maritime life, meteorology, gla- Oceanic Administration. ciers and GPS tracking. Most of them have experience with sci- Three guerillas carrying automatic weapons stand in front of six hostages at an undis- The station is a two-storey building with entific research in either the Antarctic or the closed location in Iraq on this picture handed to the Associated Press on 21 July, 2004. a total area of 500 square metres on Svalbard Arctic, said Yang. Militant group says it has taken six foreign truck drivers hostage and will behead them Island. It has laboratories, offices, reading In 1999 and 2003, China launched two if their countries do not withdraw their forces. — INTERNET rooms, storerooms and dorms that can ac- Arctic expeditions. commodate 20 to 25 staff. At the top of the MNA/Xinhua Guerillas seize six foreign Japanese flower power Australia attracts more gadget turns plants into foreign investment hostages in Iraq CANBERRA, 21 July — Foreign invest- amplifiers ment in Australia increased by 9.1 per cent to BAGHDAD, 21 July— A new hostage crisis erupted in Iraq Wednesday just a day TOKYO, 21 July — People who like 978.1 billion Australian dollars (716. 2 bil- after a kidnapped Filipino was freed, with guerillas saying they had seized three talking to their plants can now enjoy a lion US dollars) in 2003, latest official statis- Indians, two Kenyans and an Egyptian and threatening to kill them one by one. musical accompaniment, thanks to a Japa- tics show. In video footage given to Arabic satel- hostage. nese invention that turns petals and leaves The United States was the biggest inves- lite channel Al Arabiya, masked gunmen Monday, another Egyptian hostage was into amplifiers. tor in Australia last year, taking about 30 per said they would behead the captives un- freed after his Saudi employer pledged to Called the “Flower Speaker Amplifi- cent of the total foreign investment, accord- less the Kuwaiti company they worked for stop doing business in Iraq. ers”, the gadget made by Let’s Corp is ing to the Australian Bureau of Statistics pulled out of Iraq. Tuesday, Filipino truck driver Angelo hidden in a vase or a potted plant and sends figures released Tuesday. “We announce we have captured two de la Cruz was released from more than music at just the right frequency to vibrate It was followed by Britain, which ac- Kenyans, three Indians and one Egyptian. two weeks in captivity, after the Philip- up the stems and then be converted into counted for 26 per cent of the total, and We tell the company to withdraw and close pines bowed to the demands of his captors audible sound by the plant as a whole. Japan, 5 per cent. its offices in Iraq,” said one of the masked and withdrew its small military contin- A device such as a CD player or radio Australia’s investment overseas rose by men, from a group calling itself the “Black gent from Iraq a month ahead of schedule. can be connected to it. 7.8 per cent to 508.2 billion Australian dol- Banners.” Manila’s move was criticized by the “Anywhere where you would want lars (371.9 billion US dollars) last year. About The guerrillas also demanded that United States and Australia, both key music naturally integrated with a natural 42 per cent of the amount went to the United India, Kenya and Egypt withdraw allies, and by Iraq’s interim government surrounding,” said Hirohiko Okugawa, a States. The figures underscored the close their citizens from Iraq. None of the which said the Philippines was giving in to manager at Let’s, referring to locations for economic relationship between Australia and three countries are part of the US-led terrorism. the device, which he expects it to be popular the United States before they put to effect a military coalition in Iraq but many of De la Cruz, a 46-year-old father of eight, for hotels and hospital lobbies. bilateral free trade agreement on January 1, their nationals work as drivers and con- flew to Abu Dhabi Wednesday to be reu- MNA/Reuters 2005. — MNA/Xinhua tractors. nited with his wife before heading home. An Egyptian diplomatic source con- He said he was well treated in captivity but firmed that an Egyptian truck driver named often feared death. Mohammed Ali had been taken Internet Australia enhances maritime security CANBERRA, 21 July— Australian Prime Minister John Howard announced on Tuesday that Australia would enhance maritime security after the country’s spy agency warned that maritime targets could be attacked by terrorists. A comprehensive threat increase the rate of container Australia’s offshore oil and assessment prepared by the examination at the Customs gas facilities and assets Australian Security Intel- container x-ray facilities in through the establishment ligence Organization Sydney, Melbourne, Bris- of a dedicated task force (ASIO) indicated that al- bane and Fremantle. within the Department of Qaeda, an international ter- The number of ports cov- the Prime Minister and rorist network, and its as- ered by Customs closed cir- Cabinet. sociated groups continue cuit television network will The task force will also to have a capacity to carry be extended from the current consider the Australian Gov- out terrorist attacks, in- 32 to 63, according to the ernment’s capabilities and US soldiers patrol the streets near the area where the 1st Infantry Division Bradley cluding against maritime statement. protocols for interdicting vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb resulting in the death of an American soldier while interests, Howard said in a Howard said the gov- ships and other vessels at on patrol in Duluiyah, 70 kilometres (45 miles) north of Baghdad, on 21 July, 2004. statement. ernment will also review sea. This brings to 900 the number of US soldiers killed in Iraq since the beginning of The key measure is to security arrangements for MNA/Xinhua military operations in March 2003. — INTERNET

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BAQOUBA, 21 July — An insurgency that just won’t die is leaving American troops in the field wondering if they are going to be next. Is it likely we will lose somebody else? Yes, it is,” said coalition’s most violent battlegrounds since the US-led Iraq accuses US forces of Capt Thomas H Johnson Jr, who leads one of the coalition’s invasion in March 2003. most battle-scarred units, based in Baghdad. “But all we can Those battles, plus the April 10 death of Sgt Cody withholding art works do is be as ready as possible.” Eckhart, 25, killed when militants fired a rocket-propelled BAGHDAD, 21 July —The Iraqi Culture Ministry has Johnson’s 3rd Brigade soldiers, more than any others in grenade at his Humvee, shocked many 3rd Brigade soldiers, the US 1st Infantry Division, know all about being prepared said Sgt 1st Class Jamie Loy, who commands one of accused the US forces of withholding 59 Iraqi art works for battle; their casualty rate is above 25 percent, including Johnson’s quick reaction force platoons. stolen from the Iraqi museums, Al Mashriq newspaper six deaths since April. “After last month’s clashes and Eckhart’s death, you reported Wednesday. 'The ministry received 11 rare art The death toll of US troops killed in Iraq since the war could see in the soldiers’ eyes that everybody was physically works of them,” said the ministry sources, adding that the began last year reached 900 early Wednesday when another shattered and they were starting to wonder if they were others were not returned yet. 1st Infantry Division soldier was killed. His Bradley fight- going to be next and is it all worth it,” said 36-year-old Loy, The Iraqi Culture Ministry set up a committee in charge ing vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Duluiyah, 45 miles of Ann Arbor, Mich. of gathering Iraqi national artistic and cultural works looted north of Baghdad. “But you can’t think about bullets or look at those who during the anarchy ensuing the American occupation of the His death followed those of two Marines and two sol- died and think, ‘I’m next.” country in March 2003. The ministry estimated there were diers, announced Tuesday by the military. One of Eckhart’s friends, Pvt Akio Ellis, said fear and altogether 8,000 lost artworks, among which 1500 were North of Baghdad, Baqouba has turned into one of the anger ran through him after Eckhart was killed. —Internet recovered while the rest still lost.—Internet˚ Group warns Bulgaria, Poland of attacks over Iraq DUBAI, 21 July—A group claiming to be the European wing of al Qaeda on Wednesday threatened Bulgaria and Poland with attacks if they did not pull troops out of Iraq. The claim from the pre- through your country when threat extremely seriously, viously unheard-of group, we want,” it added. although I would say we have posted on a Web site not The authenticity of the had more of these sorts of normally used by militants, claim, dated July 21, could statements from various or- said both countries would not be confirmed. In recent ganizations.” face attacks similar to those weeks there have been a “According to our secu- in Madrid this year and the number of Internet threats rity services, there are no new Sept 11 attacks on US cities. against the foreign presence events within Polish borders “To the crusader Bulgar- in Iraq, some of which have which would require any par- ian government which sup- then been disowned by ticular sort of behaviour, or ports the Americans, we ask groups saying others are us- reaction from our citizens.” you for the last time to with- ing their name. A statement on Tuesday draw Bulgarian forces from The Bulgarian govern- purporting to be from a group Iraq or we will turn Bulgaria ment said in a statement: “At led by Abu Musab al- into a bloodbath,” said the the moment, there is no data Zarqawi, an Islamic militant statement, signed “the al indicating a direct threat to with suspected ties to al The first batch of Philippines’ troops withdrawn from Iraq arrive home at Manila Qaeda organization, Europe.” Bulgaria ... The relevant Qaeda, threatened attacks on International airport on 21 July, 2004.—INTERNET “To Poland and the des- agencies are checking the Japan unless it withdrew its picable Prime Minister origin and authenticity of the 550 non-combat troops from Iraq’s neighbours meet to tackle security Marek Belka, withdraw your information on the threats.” Iraq, but a later Internet mes- forces from Iraq or you will Poland’s Belka told parlia- sage disowned the warning. CAIRO, 21 July—Foreign ministers from countries bordering Iraq gathered in hear explosions ripping ment: “We are treating the Internet Cairo to tackle the new Iraqi government’s demands for help in restoring security to the ravaged nation. “We expect our neigh- Both the caretaker gov- encouraging Arab and Is- SDRC records growth of energy supply, transportation bours to stand behind the ernment of Prime Minister lamic countries to contribute BEIJING, 21 July— The time of last year. The elec- try’s refined crude oil jumped Iraqi people and give more Iyad Allawi and the US-led troops to the multinational latest statistics from China’s tricity supply grew 15.8 per to 133.9 million tons, grow- than words to help restablish forces still in Iraq have force in Iraq, but has made it State Development and Re- cent on a year-on-year basis ing 17.9 per cent when com- sovereignty for a peaceful blamed most of the attacks clear it would prefer Iraq’s form Commission (SDRC) to 990.9 billion kilo watt pared with the same time of Iraq,” Iraqi Foreign Minister on foreign fighters and those neighbours not to participate. here Tuesday showed that hours. last year. Hoshyar Zebari said as the allegedly linked to Al-Qaeda Allawai is scheduled to China’s energy supply and China also increased its The transportation capac- meeting opened on Wednes- such as Jordanian-born Abu join the foreign ministers for transportation capacity grew crude oil production to 85.71 ity of Chinese railway grew day. Mussab al-Zarqawi. lunch and also hold talks with a relatively big amount in million tons and imported to 1.056 billion tons, an in- It is the first time the They have repeatedly EU foreign policy chief the first half of this year. 56.34 million tons in the first crease of 8.7 per cent. Ac- ministers from Iraq, its neigh- accused Syria and Iran in Javier Solana, who is on a From January to June, half of the year, up 1.9 per cording to the statistics, trans- bours Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi particular of failing to stop tour of the Middle East. China produced 743 million cent and 40.3 per cent re- portation for coal reached 481 Arabia, Syria and Turkey, as insurgents from entering Iraq UN chief Kofi Annan tons of coal, 14.9 per cent spectively, according to million tons during the time. well as host Egypt, have met to carry out attacks which special representative for more than that of the same SDRC statistics. The coun- MNA/Xinhua since the US-led occupation have plagued the country Iraq, Lakhdar Brahimi, is transferred power to an in- since the downfall of Saddam also sitting in on the discus- terim Baghdad government Hussein in April last year. sions. last month. The new government is Internet Liquor sales a risky trade in new Iraq BAGHDAD, 21 July—Abu Luay Hikmat has held the title of Iraq biggest alcohol distributor for a little over a week, but he already has decided to call it quits. Last week, three carloads of masked been sporadically attacked by Islamic mili- gunmen showed up at his warehouse, rid- tants since last year’s US-led invasion, a dled the place with bullets and kidnapped recent spate of assaults in Baghdad and one of his guards. Baqouba has chased away several sellers Iraqi police later captured five of the and distributors and forced others to shut assailants and identified them as members down, at least temporarily. of Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr’s al-Mahdi On Tuesday, as Hikmat showed visitors Army. Hikmat, 50, said police told him the dozens of large bullet holes pocking his men attacked his warehouse because alco- warehouse, he said there is only one respon- hol is haram, or forbidden by Islamic law. sible decision he can make: “Quit this job Though alcohol is legal in the new Iraq, and leave Iraq.” “I am so scared that I cannot some militant Muslims newly empowered sleep,” he said. “I fear for the safety of my by Saddam Hussein’s ouster appear deter- family, and I fear for my own life.” mined to drive liquor out of the country in a No one has claimed responsibility for reflection of their insistence that Iraq have a most of the attacks, but many liquor store Iraqi civilians look at the remains of victims killed after a car bomb went off in the eastern strong Islamic identity. owners and wholesale vendors blame al- part of Baghdad, on 21 July, 2004. At least three people were killed when the car blew up While liquor stores and wholesalers have Mahdi Army members. —Internet in a narrow alley in the Baghdad al-Jadida District of the capital. —INTERNET THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 23 July, 2004 5 Venezuelan Zarqawi demands Japan President calls withdraw from Iraq Bush “Emperor DUBAI, 21 July — Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, an Islamic militant with suspected ties to al-Qaeda, has demanded of Evil” that Japan pull its troops out of Iraq or face attacks, according to a statement posted on Tuesday on an CARACAS, 22 July — Islamist web site. Venezuelan President Hugo “This message is directed to the Japanese Government. Chavez again criticized US Do what the Philippines has done because no one else can President George W Bush help you... Your fate will be like that of the Americans and for interfering in Venezue- others,” read the statement, posted on a web site that has la’s internal affairs, calling carried previous messages from Zarqawi. the latter “Emperor of Evil”. Zarqawi also warned Muslim and Arab states against He made the remarks at sending troops to Iraq or supporting the US-led coalition an election rally less than and Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi’s government. He one month before the refer- issued the same warning to Arab and Muslim companies endum scheduled for August operating in Iraq.\ “This message is especially directed to 15 on whether he could keep Pakistan, Jordan, Turkey, Iran, Gulf Arab states and Mid- his presidency, saying “you dle East, to Indonesia, Malaysia and all Muslim countries...We warn you for the last time that we will strike see now how the Emperor of with an iron fist anyone who backs the Americans and A woman pulls a child away from a charred vehicle after a car bomb went off Evil has spoken from Wa- Allawi and his gang,” it said.— MNA/Reuters in the eastern part of Baghdad on 21 July, 2004. —INTERNET shington giving orders”. “Tell me what right does More Filipinos favour pullout decision the President of the United Airbus signs deal worth $7b MANILA, 22 July — More Filipinos agreed with the Government’s decision to pull States have to call for trans- out its troops from Iraq for the release of Filipino hostage Angelo de la Cruz, said a parency in any electoral pro- with Etihad survey released Thursday. cess in the world,” Chavez FARNBOROUGH (England), 21July — European air- Citing the survey conducted by HB&A over whether to stay or pull out the troops craft maker Airbus announced Tuesday that it had said. Bush on Monday urged Research International Inc from July 17 to from Iraq when the respondents were asked signed a memorandum worth more than 7 billion US transparency in the 19, the Philippine Star said that 72 per cent to choose from among three possible deci- dollars with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the upcoming Venezuelan ref- of Metro Manila residents approved of Presi- sions by President Arroyo. United Arab Emirates to supply 24 airplanes to the Abu erendum and called for in- dent Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo’s decision to Fifty-four per cent said that Arroyo ternational observers’ free pull out the 51-strong contingent from Iraq in should “immediately” pull out Filipino troops Dhabi-based Middle East company. access to the voting process. exchange for de la Cruz’s life. from Iraq to save the hostage while 34 per Etihad Airways ordered Airbus’ widebody long-range Chavez has repeatedly The kidnapped truck driver, who has cent favoured an initial incomplete pullout. aircraft and the new generation double-deck Airbus A380 accused Bush’s Government been released on Tuesday, is set to arrive at The survey also revealed that 75 per cent for its future growth. of plotting with the opposi- Manila International Airport Thursday. of the respondents believed that the United Airbus said the deal, the biggest announced so far at this tion to invade Venezuela and An earlier HB&A survey on the issue States was not justified in being angry at the week’s Farnborough air show, includes options for Etihad to purchase four A380s and another 20 airplanes including four overthrow him. taken from July 10 to 12, during the height Philippine Government for the pullout deci- ultra-long range A340-500s, four A340-600s and 12 A330- MNA/Xinhua period of the hostage crisis, showed a split sion. — MNA/Xinhua 200s. Survey says Airbus is developing the A380 with some 550 seats, to Philippines busts fill the demand it sees for super-size planes carrying large singles numbers of passengers. foreign phone-hacking syndicate Airbus has now pre-sold 133 of the A380s and chief dominate executive Noel Forgeard said the jumbo aircraft is on track MANILA, 21 July— The Philippines arrested eight members of an international China’s netizen to make its test flight during the first three months of next hacking syndicate who had broken into the country’s largest telephone company for year. The deal dwarfs a sale announcement made by Air- more than six years, officials said on Tuesday. population bus’s rival, American aircraft-maker Boeing Co., at the Lieutenant-General Jose PABX system and used it for to their lines when such calls BEIJING, 21 July — Of airshow Monday. Reyes, the Air Force chief, illegal call-selling activities, were never made. China’s 87 million Internet Boeing’s deal with Emirates Airline consists of four said two Indian nationals, a he said. PLDT sought help from users, 60.1 per cent are sin- 777-300ERs with options on nine more, for a total contract Bangladeshi and five Fili- “They have deprived the the military, police and im- gle, says a survey on the de- value of 2.96 billion US dollars. The four planes are to be pino accomplices were be- government of nearly 20 migration officials after trac- velopment of the Internet in delivered in 2006, with the optional sales to be completed by lieved to have been illegally million pesos (357,000 US ing illegal calls made China published here Tues- 2012. tapping into the Philippine dollars) in expected rev- through the hackers’ system. day. The two largest global aircraft makers Airbus and Boeing have been competing fiercely in the world market. The Long Distant Telephone enues,” Reyes told report- Most of the illegal calls were The survey, the 14th of Airbus A380 is the only modern aircraft design in the (PLDT) company’s system ers, adding that the illegal made to the Middle East. its kind conducted by the valuable 400-plus seat market, in which Airbus said it had since 1998. activities of the syndicate “It is not farfetched to China Internet Network In- They were arrested in could be tantamount to eco- believe that this scheme is already established a strong market leadership. formation Centre (CNNIC), Boeing Commercial Airplanes chief executive Alan raids last week in Manila. nomic sabotage. being utilized by criminal also shows 59.3 per cent of PLDT, the Philippines’ David Narvasa, a law- syndicates involved in kid- Mulally argued here that airlines need aircraft to make China’s web surfers are male longer and more frequent flights and prefer flying point-to- largest phone service pro- yer for PLDT, said the com- napping and other serious and 54.1 per cent are under point between final destinations rather than via congested vider, had reported losses pany had been investigating crimes,” Narvasa told re- age 24. hubs. Boeing, headquartered in Chicago, is developing its amounting to 200 million pe- hacking syndicates since it porters. It shows 21.9 per cent of new medium-sized 7E7 aircraft to meet this hoped-for sos (3.5 million US dollars) received complaints from “Worse, it may be used the netizens earn more than demand. since 1998 due to syndicates corporate subscribers about by terrorists both here and 2,000 yuan (240 US dollars) The air show already has given executives of the two hacking into its subscribers’ long distance calls charged abroad.” — MNA/Reuters per month; students account titans of the industry a platform for their intense competition for the biggest percentage, as they defend their respective strategies for future growth 31.9 per cent. and trade accusations about government subsidies. MNA/Xinhua MNA/Xinhua Sino-US fund management company on the way BEIJING, 21 July — AIG Global Investment Corp (AIGGIC), the investment arm of the American International Group Inc (AIG), has received the Chinese Govern- ment’s approval to establish a joint venture fund management company in Shanghai. The China Securities Regulatory Com- joint venture company will provide a series mission has given the go-ahead for AIGGIC, of quality investment products for both indi- China’s Huatai Securities and several other vidual and institutional investors in China. Chinese companies to establish the joint AIG is the biggest property insurance company. company and the second biggest financial AIGGIC and Huatai Securities will each group in the world. It established a wholly hold 33 per cent of the company’s stock, owned life insurance company in China in while the remaining stock will be shared by 1992. three other Chinese companies. AIGGIC was the 6th biggest fund The company will be registered in management company in the world in 2003, Shanghai and with a registered capital of with 400 billion dollars of assets under its 100 million yuan (about 12.05 million US management. dollars). Assets of Huatai Securities totalled 8.72 An Iraqi police inspects the intensive care unit after it took a hit when rockets struck a Joel Epstein, president of AIG China, billion yuan (about 1.05 billion US dollars) Baghdad hospital, which sits amid a large health complex, in Baghdad, Iraq, on said the company is glad to expand its busi- at the close of 2003. Wednesday, 21 July, 2004. — INTERNET ness in China’s booming fund market. The MNA/Xinhua 6 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 23 July, 2004 “Pannandin”, an emerging town in far north

North In the northernmost region of the Map showing plots of Pannandin Union of Myanmar is Rasadan camp, which can also be called the northernmost camp. To the south of the camp is such small villages as Tahundan, Talahtu, Tazahtu, Ngawa, Tazundan and Guba. Pannandin, a small village located in the south-east of Ngawa, is no longer a village. It has developed into a town and therefore can be called the northernmost town in

Nanttamaing Creek Myanmar.

1. GAD office 9. Education Reference With the goodwill of the State, 2. Police Force 10. Health development programmes are being 3. IPRD office 11. Immigration 1. Plot for departments 4. MRTV 12. Public Works 2. Plot for religious buildings carried out in Pannandin to which 5. Na Ta La office 13. Veterinary such programmes had not reached 6. DAD 14. Agriculture 3. Motor road 7. Communication 15. Land Records 4. river and creek throughout the successive eras. 8. Electric Power office

In line with the guidance of the Head of State, the Ministry of Home Affairs designated Pannandin village as Pannandin town by a notification dated 22-7-2002. It was on 1 October 2002 that Pannandin was upgraded into a town.

Maykha river orginates in Pannandin region and the region is teeming with many creeks which can be used to generate electricity. Photo shows efforts being made to supply electricity to Myoma ward of Pannandin town.

The State has designated Pannandin region as a Special Photo shows the site for construction of Pannandin Basic Education Region. World Environment Conservation Group and the Minis- High School. try of Forestry of Myanmar is carrying out environment conservation tasks in the region after designating it as National Garden and reserved forest.

To provide better health care services to national people residing in Pannandin region, a new hospital is built. Photo dated 30-5-2004 shows For better transportation a road between Yatbaw and Gawle is gravelled. progress in building the 16-bed hospital. THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 23 July, 2004 7 Pannandin shining like the pole star in northernmost Myanmar — 1 Tekkatho Myat Thu such village-tracts as Nantamaing creek and is over gather in the northernmost Aliaung, Maswamkan, 31 miles from Nagmon. In part of Myanmar. Ngawa, Dazundam and the past, Pannandin was a Matched with the beauty Tazuhtu in the area of the dead-end village. of snow-capped mountains, township, which has a total Pannandin is 100 miles the beauty of Pannandin is of 252 houses by 258 away by car or on foot from significant. There were times households with a population Putao, which is 76 miles when we all envied of 1,777. away from Nagmon. The Switzerland the splendor of To the north, the ranges and valleys between the Alps we saw in movies. Pannandin being located in the northernmost part of Myanmar, the development of Pannandin can be compared to that of the shining pole star.

northeast and the northwest Gawlehtu and Pannandin are Seeing the snow-capped lies Yunnan Province and those at the foot of Mt mountains in the northern- Tibet region of the People’s Khakaborazi, whose height most part of our country, a Republic of China, and India. is over 19,000 feet. The thought struck me that the Rawan and Htayonrawan are mountain ranges in the splendor of the Swiss principal tribes residing in vicinity of Mt Khakaborazi mountain ranges are no Pannandin. The word Rawan are snow-capped in the longer worth missing. means the national people in winter. Scenic beauties (Translation: KTY) white dress. Pannandin is mentioned in all famous (Myanma Alin, Kyemon: Scenic view of Pannandin. located on the bank of poems of celebrated persons 18-7-2004) In the northernmost traveling at night. But in day region of the Union of time, if the directions of Myanmar is Rasadan camp, sunrise and sunset is known, which can also be called the it can be guessed that the northernmost camp. To the south part is on the left and south of the camp is such the north on the right. At small villages as Tahundan, moonlit night, east and west Talahtu, Tazahtu, Ngawa, can be identified by means Tazundan and Guba. of the directions of moonrise Pannandin was formerly a village. It was designated and upgraded as a town by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 22-7-2002.

Pannandin, a small village and moonset. located in the south-east of At moonless night, the Ngawa, is no longer a village. pole star is to be searched. It has developed into a town Then, the direction to which and therefore can be called the pole star is found can be Departmental personnel seen in front of the office of General Administration Department. the northernmost town in defined as north. If the Myanmar. direction of north is known, status is that of township In line with the guidance other remaining three level. Pannandin is under of the Head of State, the directions can also be known. Nagmon Township, Putao Ministry of Home Affairs Speaking of the pole District, Kachin State. designated Pannandin star, it comes to our minds Pannandin is situated at village as Pannandin town that the pole star is located in longitude 98 degree by a notification dated 22-7- the north. Pannandin being 53 minutes in the east and 2002. It was on 1 October located in the northernmost longitude of 27 degree 43 2002 that Pannandin was part of Myanmar, the minutes in the north. upgraded into a town. development of Pannandin Pannandin is 153.52 miles in One might get lost and can be compared to that of area. In the past, Myoma find difficulty in deciding the shining pole star. ward in Pannandin had just which way was to east or To the north-east of eight dwellings. But now it west or south and north, when Putao lies Nagmon, whose has 21 households. There are

Construction of Pannandin Basic Education High School. 8 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 23 July, 2004 PM tours Shenzhen, Hong Kong (from page 1) Shenzhen Wuzhou Guest equipment, and distribution House. Shenzhen Mayor Mr of the products to local and Li Hongzhong called on foreign markets, with the Prime Minister General use of audiovisual aids. Khin Nyunt at Shenzhen The Prime Minister and Room of the guest house at party observed production 6.30 pm. Also present on

process of communication the occasion were member

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There are many sectors in which

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Myanmar and Shenzhen can cooperate,

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and companies and entrepreneurs are in-

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vited to Myanmar.

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Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt

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Special emphasis will be placed on co-

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operation between Myanmar and

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Shenzhen in various spheres.

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Shenzhen Mayor Mr Li Hongzhong

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Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt, wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party pose for documentary photo

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together with Chinese monks in front of Lantau Buddha Image on 18-7-2004.— MNA

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purpose of his tour of China

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Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt

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is to further cement the

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and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and

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friendship between the two

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nations, to speed up bilateral party arrived at the Window of the World

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economic cooperation, and Garden in Shenzhen set up for the pub-

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to coordinate through discus-

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lic and tourists relaxation. They went

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cooperation after the visits to

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scale models of popular religious and

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dustrial zones in the People’s social edifices and environmental scenes

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Republic of China. He added from various countries of the world.

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that he had met leaders of

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Posts and Telecommunica- Yangtze Room of Shenzhen Huawei Technologies Co, various countries of the

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tions under the Ministry of Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt Wuzhou Guest House. sale of the products at world.

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Communications, Posts and said that the purpose of his tour of China Prime Minister General home and abroad, and con- On arrival at China Folk

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Telegraphs U Tha Oo and Khin Nyunt and party ar- ditions on penetrating Culture Village, the Prime

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is to further cement the friendship between

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Mr Hou Weigui signed the rived at Huawei Technolo- world markets. He said that Minister and wife and party

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the two nations, to speed up bilateral eco-

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Supply Contract between gies Co at 9.30 am on 17 he took interest in coopera- planted pomelo trees to

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Myanma Posts and Tele- July. They were welcomed tion in Myanmar’s commu- mark the goodwill visit.

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communications and ZTE through discussions about the prospects there by Executive Vice nication area. Next, they had documentary

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Corporation for GSM Sys- of cooperation after the visits to the eco- President Mr Wang Cheng Prime Minister Gen- photos taken together with

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tem Expansion Project and and officials. The officials eral Khin Nyunt invited the national races. Next, the

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nomic zones and industrial zones in the

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exchanged the documents. of the company explained company to take part in the Prime Minister signed in the

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People’s Republic of China.

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The Myanmar delega- the Prime Minister and party tasks for further develop- visitors’ book.

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Shenzhen Mayor Mr Li Hongzhong hosts dinner in honour of Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt, wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party at Shenzhen Wuzhou Guest House on 16-7-2004.— MNA

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PM General Khin Nyunt, wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party visited famous buildings from provinces of the PRC, national races of the provinces, their traditional houses and souvenir shops by car. Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt receives Shenzhen Mayor Mr Li Hongzhong at Shenzhen Wuzhou Guest House on 16-7-2004.— MNA

Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt, wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party visit China Folk Culture Village in Shenzhen on 17-7-2004.— MNA 10 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 23 July, 2004 PM tours Shenzhen, HK… (from page 9) photos together with the the Consulate-General in Shenzhen Women’s Chinese monks and visited Hong Kong bade farewell Federation Chairman, Shen- the Buddhological Museum to the Prime Minister and zhen Women & Children of Lantau Buddha Image. wife and party. Committee, Vice Director At Polungchi Monastery, Prime Minister General Mrs Hu Ligun and President they paid homage to Bud- Khin Nyunt, wife Dr Daw Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe dha images and visited the Khin Win Shwe and party exchanged souvenirs and monastery. The Chinese arrived back here by special documents of respective monk presented the picture flight of Myanma Airways Women’s Federations. of the Buddha image to International in the evening. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe Prime Minister General Khin Members of the good- and party visited the sports Nyunt and wife Dr Daw will delegation, Minister for training hall, the recreation Khin Win Shwe. Next, they Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, hall, the beauty parlour and donated cash towards the Minister for Hotels and healthcare centre of the fed- funds of the image to the Tourism and for Communi- eration. Mrs Hu Ligun and Chinese monk. Afterwards, cations, Posts and Tel- officials conducted Dr Daw the Prime Minister and wife egraphs Brig-Gen Thein Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe being Khin Win Shwe and party and party arrived back at Zaw, Minister for Transport welcomed by Myanmar Consul-General U Myo Chit and officials at round there. Harbour Plaza Hotel. Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe Shenzhen International Airport on 16-7-2004.— MNA

Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt invited Huawei Technologies Co to take part in the tasks for further development of Myanmar’s communication sector.

and Minister for Electric sectors in Myanmar. Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut Similarly, member of received Executive Director the delegation Minister for Mr Ting Y Chen of Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint Hutchison Telecom Co of received Presidents of Hong Hong Kong at 8 am on 18 Kong Jade Merchants As- July, President of Wai Hung sociation Mr Chan Kwok Machineries Trading Co Mr Man and Ms Jam Yee Lin Wong King Wah and Presi- and member merchants, dent of Indian Chamber of Hong Kong Ornament Pro- Commerce Mr Arurachalan duction Association Mr of Hong Kong at 10 am at Charles Chan and member Harbour Plaza Hotel in merchants at Harbour Plaza Hong Kong. Hotel at 10 am on 18 July. They discussed invest- They discussed promo- ment at industry, transport, tion of mutual interest in Executive Vice President Mr Wang Cheng explains electronic equipment concerning IT produced by Huawei electric power, communica- jade and jewellery works. Technologies Co to Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and party on 17-7-2004.— MNA tions and hotel & tourism MNA On 18 July morning, At 2 pm on 18 July, Prime Minister General Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt, wife Dr Daw Khin Nyunt, wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party Khin Win Shwe and party left Harbour Plaza Hotel in arrived at Chek Lap Kok Hong Kong by car for International Airport from Lantau Buddha Image on Harbour Plaza Hotel for Lantau Island to pay hom- their departure for Yangon age to it. from Hong Kong. Adviser First, they paid homage to the Ministry of Foreign to the Buddha Image and Affairs of Hong Kong Ms paid obeisance to the Chi- Louis Tan and officials, nese monks of Polungchi Myanmar Ambassador U Monastery. Thein Lwin and wife, Mili- Next, Prime Minister tary Attaché Col Sein General Khin Nyunt, wife George and wife, Consul- Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and General U Myo Chit and party posed for documentary wife, staff and families of

General Manager of the Myanma Posts and Telecommunications U Tha Oo and ZTE Corporation President Mr Hou Weigui signed the Supply Contract for GSM Sys- tem Expansion Project. Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe plant pomelo tree at China Folk Culture Village on 17-7-2004.— MNA

Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and party view various kinds of telephones produced by ZTE Corporation on 16-7-2004.— MNA THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 23 July, 2004 11 Prime Minister PM sends congratulations to Cambodian PM General Khin Nyunt YANGON, 22 July — His Excellency General Khin Nyunt, Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of congratulations to His Excel- receives Laotian lency Samdech Hun Sen, who has been re-elected Deputy FM Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia. MNA YANGON, 22 July — Prime Minister of the Union of PM sends felicitations Myanmar General Khin Nyunt received Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Phongsavath Boupha and party of to Egypt Lao People’s Democratic Republic who arrived here to YANGON, 23 July — General Khin Nyunt, Prime attend the Fourth Myanmar-Laos Central Level Border Minister of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a mes- Authorities’ Meeting, at Zeyathiri Beikman on Konmyintha sage of felicitations to His Excellency Dr Ahmed at 5 pm today. Nazif, Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Also present at the call were Minister for Foreign on the occasion of the National Day of the Arab Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Republic of Egypt whcih falls on 23 July 2004. MNA Win, Myanmar Ambassador to LPDR U Tin Oo, Director- General U Soe Tint at the Prime Minister’s Office and Director-General Thura U Aung Htet of the Protocol Department. The Laotian Deputy Minister of Foreign FM sends congratulations Affairs and party were accompanied by LPDR Ambassador General Khin Nyunt receives Deputy Minister of Foreign to Cambodian counterpart Mr Chanthavy Bodhisane. — MNA Minister of LPDR at Zeyathiri Beikman.— MNA YANGON, 22 July — His Excellency U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar has sent a message of congratulations to His Excel- lency Mr HOR Namhong who has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Af- fairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia. — MNA

FM sends felicitations to Egypt YANGON, 23 July — On the occasion of the Na- tional Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt, which falls on 23 July 2004, U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Ahmed Abul Algheit, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Arab MWAF President Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe cordially meets Shenzhen Women’s Federation, Chairman, Shenzhen Republic of Egypt. — MNA

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Investigators found botic space probe could go frustrated Democrats began a push on Tuesday to get day. Bush requested if a spend- a “broken safety culture” at to the moon as early as 2008, the Republican-controlled House to schedule a vote on The official, who asked ing bill approved by a US NASA and recommended but no Americans are ex- legislation that would improve the US electricity grid. not to be named, said the House of Representatives upgrades that the space pected to travel there before With time running out signatures of House mem- Justice Department investi- subcommittee becomes law. agency has said will cost 750 2020.—MNA/Reuters for Congress to pass a com- bers. gation was pending and prehensive energy bill, The joint US-Canadian could provide no other in- Ex-world chess champion Fischer Democrats are demanding a task force that investigated formation. Another official vote on stand-alone legisla- the cause of the massive Au- confirmed an investigation in custody in Japan tion that would impose and gust 2003 blackout urged was taking place. TOKYO, 21 July — Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer is in custody in Japan enforce electric transmission Congress to pass electric re- Berger and one of his lawyers said he inadvertently after being detained last week over a possible immigration law violation and could be reliability standards on US liability legislation to pre- deported, a Japanese official said on Tuesday. utilities. vent another short circuit of removed copies of a classi- Fischer, 61, was the only propaganda victory for the bureau said. Kyodo Mews The Bush Administra- the grid. Pat Wood, chair- fied memo and his handwrit- US citizen ever to become United States. agency, quoting Japanese tion and Republican law- man of the Federal Energy ten notes on the material he world chess champion, tak- He was taken into cus- chess officials, said last week makers insist that electricity Regulatory Commission, reviewed, but immediately ing the title in 1972 after beat- tody last Wednesday when he that Fischer was detained on issues can be addressed only has said he would support returned them when he was ing Boris Spassky of the So- tried to leave Tokyo’s Narita suspicion of holding an invalid in a larger energy legislation stand-alone legislation to told by the Archives the documents were missing. viet Union in a match consid- Airport, an official for the Jus- passport when he tried to leave package that also includes upgrade the electric grid if ered something of a Cold War tice Ministry’s immigration for the Philippines. Immigra- billions of dollars in tax Congress could not move a MNA/Reuters tion authorities are still check- breaks for oil, natural gas broader energy bill. ing to see if he has broken any and coal firms. Democrats said none of law, the Justice Ministry offi- “We need to acknow- their Republican colleagues cial said. ledge the reality that we’re have agreed yet to sign the “Generally speaking, if it not going to pass an energy discharge petition, and they turns out there are no suspi- bill this year, and take real do not expect to get much cions, he would probably action to prevent another support. leave the country since that is blackout,” said Representa- However, they said it his intent, and if he is found to tive Tim Bishop, Democrat would be difficult for Re- have violated immigration from New York. publican lawmakers from laws he will be forcibly de- Bishop is circulating a those states that were hit ported,” he said. A US Em- so-called discharge petition hardest by last summer’s bassy spokeswoman con- to force the House Republi- blackout — New York, New firmed that Fischer had been can leadership to bring the Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, detained but would give no electric grid bill to the House Illinois and Michigan — to other details, citing privacy floor for a vote. The parlia- oppose the bill. concerns. mentary move requires 218 MNA/Reuters Fischer’s victory over

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The heart’s two upper watched them for 12 years. found in many types of fish “The results suggest that chambers, called the atria, Doctors discovered 980 as well as in walnuts, flax- regular intake of tuna or other quiver instead of beating ef- cases of atrial fibrillation in seed and many green leafy broiled or baked fish may be fectively. Blood is not the volunteers. Those who vegetables. Omega-3’s are a simple and important deter- pumped out properly and reported eating more baked also believed to reduce rent to atrial fibrillation may pool and clot. or broiled fish were the least the risk of a range of heart among older men and These clots cause about likely to have atrial fibrilla- disorders, and are important women,” Mozaffarian said in 15 to 20 per cent of strokes. tion. to brain development and a statement issued by the Writing in the journal Those who said they ate function. — MNA/Reuters California pelican deaths puzzle wildlife officials Hungarian LOS ANGELES, 21 July — California’s endangered brown pelicans are myste- birth rate at riously starving to death during a bumper year for anchovies, their preferred prey, wildlife officials said. lowest since Hundreds of the ungainly sea birds ap- Game and Fish Department said the phe- pear to have flown off course in search of nomenon appears linked to an explosion in World War II food during their annual migration from the pelican numbers combined with changes in BUDAPEST, 21 July — A boy leaps over artificial waves as he cools off at Tokyo’s Baja California Peninsula to British Colum- Pacific Ocean temperatures. Hungary’s birth rate has Toshimaen pool during a record heat wave in the capital bia, with young pelicans turning up in Ari- “Anchovy can be going down deeper or fallen to its lowest level since on 20 July, 2004. The temperature in Tokyo soared to a zona deserts, biologists said. out farther away than they might be nor- World War II, according to record high of 39.5 Celsius (103 F) on Tuesday, the Japan Wildlife sanctuaries in California and mally,” Cate said. “By nature, animals do official figures released late Meteorological Agency said. —INTERNET Arizona have taken in scores of young birds whatever it takes to find food, water and on Monday. found emaciated and injured over the past shelter. There is no food to sustain the num- Hungary’s population BT child porn filter month, but veterinarians have been unable bers that were born this year.” has shrunk dramatically since to link their plight to disease or pollution. Cate said the young birds may be mistaking the end of Communism. 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The win moved Branko Asian Cup winners had the team’s rescue on 17 minutes Ivankovic's team to the top first opportunity of the game when he acrobatically turned P of the group ahead of Japan, after just three minutes, when away a stinging shot from who beat Oman 1-0 in the Yahya Golmahammadi's Mahdavikia from 25 yards out. evening's earlier game. downward header from a Having weathered the O Iran, who warmed up for corner bounced just over the storm, Chatchai Paholpat's the tournament by winning bar. side gained in confidence the West Asian Football Fed- Three minutes later, Javad with Sarayoot Chaikamdee eration championship, domi- Nekounam was inches away on the right causing panic in R nated from the first whistle from getting his head to a the Iran ranks with his direct but they ran into stiff resis- floated free-kick from Medhi running. However, too often tance from a Thai side which Mahdavikia, the reigning the Port Authority player made light of the absence of AFC Player of the Year. found himself without sup- T several key players. Thailand keeper Kosin port in the final third of the The 1968, 1972 and 1976 Hathairatanakul came to his pitch. Thailand's best chance of Japan edge past Oman 1-0 at the half came in the 37th S Qatar's Saoud Fath (R) jumps up for the ball as Bahrain's Aala Hubail minute when Choketawee looks on during their Group A match at the Asian Cup Soccer in Beijing Asian Cup Promut, the Thailand skip- on 21 July, 2004. The match ended 1-1. — INTERNET CHONGQING (Southwest China), 21 July — Holders per, drove narrowly wide Bahrain salvage 1-1 draw with Japan survived a late onslaught to beat Oman 1-0 in their from 20 yards out. opening match of the Asian Cup on Tuesday. Ali Daei, the 1999 AFC Qatar at Asian Cup Midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura scored a superb winner Player of the Year, was de- in the 34th minute, curling a left-foot shot past Oman nied by the Thai keeper's out- BEIJING, 22 July — Striker Mohamed Hubail snatched an injury-time equalizer as goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi from 15 metres after slipping past Bahrain salvaged a 1-1 draw with Qatar at the Asian Cup on Wednesday. stretched legs on 53 min- two defenders. utes, Moments later, Arash Qatar, who fired coach tumbling under a challenge “I told the players they But Japan, who have brought a depleted squad to China, Borhani rose well to but Philippe Troussier on Tues- from Hassan Al Mosawi, must believe they can do were fortunate to escape with all three points as Oman went could not control his header. day, looked to be heading although replays showed Al something for their country on the attack in the second half as the Gulf side searched for Iran continued to pile for- for a controversial victory in Mosawi had made a clean and to play with heart and an equalizer. ward but stout defending by rain-swept Beijing follow- tackle. discipline. They did that and Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi made a sharp the Thais ensured the scores ing Wesam Rizik's 59th- At the other end, we were very near to win- block to deny striker Imad Ali, who had slipped past Brazi stay level until a fine piece of minute penalty. Kamikawa waved off fu- ning.” -lian-born Alex in the 81st minute. individual skill from Ali But Hubail struck in stop- rious appeals for a penalty Bahrain’s Croatian coach Moments later, Yousuf Shaaban completely missed his Karimi saw the Al Ahli page time, scoring with a when Saoud Fath clattered Srecko Juricic put a positive kick when through on goal and Imad Ali shaved the post weave his way to the by-line looping header to give Gulf Bahrain substitute Duaij spin on the result, despite with a glancing header deep into stoppage time. before cutting the ball into Cup runners-up Bahrain Naser in the 65th minute. A having been expected to win Japan needed an injury-time goal to beat Oman by the the path of substitute their second successive draw furious Naser was booked the match. same score in an Asian World Cup qualifier in February. Gholamreza Enyati, who after holding hosts China for protesting. “We dominated most of This time, Japan were missing a number of key players side-footed home from six 2-2 on Saturday. Qatar sacked Frenchman the time but unfortunately through injury. yards out. A dour game suddenly Troussier following their they scored on the counter- Captain Hidetoshi Nakata, still suffering from a groin Iran doubled their lead on came to life after two con- 2-1 defeat by Indonesia at attack,“ he said. ” After that, strain, and Fulham midfielder Junichi Inamoto, who broke 80 minutes when Nekounam troversial penalty decisions the weekend. we attacked more and his leg in a friendly against England last month, are among nippd in front of the Thai by Japanese referee Toru “We tried to work on the played very well. In the end, those unavailable to Brazilian coach Zico in Chongqing. keeper to nod home Kamikawa. psychological side before the I think we deserved this Three-times champions Iran play Thailand in the second Mahdavikia's free-kick. The official pointed to the game,“ said new Qatar coach point.” Group D match later on Tuesday. — MNA/Reuters MNA/Reuters spot after Seyd Bechir went Saeed Al Mesned. MNA/Reuters Hosts China crush Indonesia 5-0 in Asian Cup South Korea's coach Bonfrere surveys BEIJING, 22 July \2 — China overpowered 10-man Indonesia with a crushing 5-0 damage after Cup draw win at the Asian Cup on Wednesday, lifting the hosts to the top of their group. German-based midfielder Shao, who plays for pleted the rout with a glanc- JINAN (China), 21 July — “I really don’t know how clash, however. Shao Jiayi capped a superb Bundesliga club 1860 Mu- ing header 10 minutes from South Korea coach Jo badly any of them are in- Bonfrere said South Ko- performance with two goals nich, turned provider for the time as China dominated the Bonfrere was left picking up jured -- maybe they are just rea could take some posi- to give China four points second goal, whipping in a 200th match in Asian Cup the pieces on Tuesday, a day putting them on as a precau- tives from Monday's goal- from two games in Group A. left-foot cross for Hao to finals history in front of after his side were held to a tion.” less draw against a negative China, who were held to a score with a brave diving 48,000 at Beijing Workers 0-0 draw by Jordan at the Bonfrere expects Ahn and Jordan side. "If there is one 2-2 draw by Bahrain in their header. Stadium. Asian Cup. Kim to be fit for South Ko- thing I will ask them to opening Group A match, Li Ming added a third di- China, who are coached Striker Ahn Jung-hwan rea’s second Group B match change it is to get an early went ahead in the 25th rect from a corner six min- by Dutchman Arie Haan, and defender Kim Tae-young against the United Arab goal," he said. "We had a lot minute, Shao firing home a utes into the second half and have never won the Asian clutched ice packs to their Emirates on Friday. “I think of chances against Jordan and left-foot volley after a teas- the outstanding Shao vol- Cup. They only need a point knees during training while if they are motivated enough, hopefully we can create as ing cross from Li Jinyu. leyed home from the edge of against Qatar on Sunday to Europe-based playmaker they should be alright for our many against UAE. After Indonesia the box in the 66th minute. be assured of a quarterfinal Park Ji-sung was nursing a next match," said the Dutch- "We did everything we midfielder Alexander Pulalo Substitute Li Yi com- spot. — MNA/Reuters toe injury. man. "You have to be men- could. We attacked down the was sent off for a wild lunge “If you look around, you tally strong to win this tour- left, the right, through the on Zhao Junzhe, talisman will see a lot of players with nament." middle and still couldn't Hao Haidong doubled Chi- ice wraps on,” said Bonfrere, Park, who plays for Dutch score. They had nine men na's lead five minutes before who took over as South Ko- club PSV Eindhoven, re- blocking their goal." halftime in rain-drenched rea coach last month. mains doubtful for the UAE MNA/Reuters Beijing. Everton admit sadness at possible Rooney sale LONDON, 21 July — a bid to keep him at ball Club and it's sad that season kicks off but unfor- Everton director Paul Goodison Park but is wor- other forces make deci- tunately it may be other Gregg said on Tuesday it ried that other clubs will sions for us. forces which make those was "incredibly sad" that prise him away. “From Everton’s point decisions for us.”’ the club are having to con- Gregg said: "I think it's of view this is a home-bred Rooney, who does not template selling 18-year- incredibly sad at the talent who has not had the turn 19 until October, has old striker Wayne Rooney. moment that we are actu- chance to mature with been linked with moves to Gregg told BBC's ally contemplating selling Everton Football Club. I Manchester United, Chel- Radio Five Live that Wayne Rooney. "I wish think we all feel that we’ve sea and Real Madrid since Everton have offered the we could persuade Wayne not had the full benefit of scoring four goals for Eng- young England interna- to stay, we'd like to see his talent to date. land at Euro 2004 last China's Li Weifeng (L) fights the ball with Indonesia's Budi tional a five-year, 50,000 him stay. He's a big am- “I sincerely hope he month. during the first half of their first round Asian Cup Soccer in pounds -a-week contract in bassador for Everton Foot- will still be here when the MNA/Reuters Beijing on 21 July , 2004.China won 5-0. —INTERNET THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Friday, 23 July, 2004 15 Lake 19:42 A Visit to Lwe National 21:42 Adept Sons of Inlay Rainfall on 22-7-2004 MRTV-3MRTV-3 15:45 National News 19:45 National News Lake 15:50 Hot Springs in Lashio 19:50 Grand Festival of Play- 21:45 National News – (0.67 inch) at Yangon Airport, and Nam-Kham ing Cane-Ball 21:50 Hot Springs in Lashio – (0.83 inch) at Kaba-Aye and 15:55 Sagaing Hill 19:55 The Project of Greening and Nam-Kham – (0.99 inch) at central Yangon. Total rainfall 16:00 National News around Kandawgyi Gar- 21:55 Sagaing Hill since 1-1-2004 was 1553 mm (61.14 inches) at 16:05 Hsinbyushin Temples, den 22:00 National News Yangon Airport and 1509 mm (59.41 inches) at Stone Carving and 20:00 National News 22:05 Hsinbyushin Temples, Kaba-Aye and 1497 mm (58.94 inches) at cen- 23-7-2004 (Friday) Monasteries 20:05 Ecstasy of Life Stone Carving and tral Yangon. (Programme Schedule) 16:10 Myanmar Modern 20:10 Song “Lovely Dusk” Monasteries Morning Transmission Song “Greetings From 20:15 National News 22:10 Myanmar Modern (9:00 - 10:00) Chin Hills” 20:20 Expedition of Rare Song “Greetings From 9:00 Signature Tune Greet- 16:15 National News Crocodile Species In- Chin Hills” ing 16:20 Expedition of Rare habiting in Fresh And 22:15 National News 9:02 Song of Myanmar Crocodile Species In- Seawaters (I) 22:20 Expedition of Rare Beauty & Scenic Sights habiting in Fresh And 20:25 Myanmar Modern Song Crocodile Species In- “Mingalabar” Seawaters (II) “Come, Visit My habiting in Fresh And 9:06 Blue Sea 16:25 Song of Myanmar Home” Seawaters (II) 9:10 Headline News Beauty & Scenic Sights 20:30 National News 22:25 Myanmar Modern 9:12 Adept Sons of Inlay “Mingalabar” 20:35 Native of Pa-O Nation- Song “Have Sweet Lake 16:30 National News als (Kyauktalone) Dreams” 9:15 National News 16:35 Golden Plum Job of 20:40 Myanma Tapestry Art- 22:30 National News 9:20 Hot Springs in Lashio Central Myanmar ist 22:35 Golden Plum Job of and Nam-Kham 16:40 Myanma Traditional 20:45 National News Central Myanmar 9:25 Sagaing Hill Bronze Casting 20:50 Conservation of Forest 22:40 Myanma Traditional 9:30 National News 16:45 National News Resources in Myanmar Bronze Casting 9:35 Hsinbyushin Temples, 16:50 Safari In Style 20:55 Dawei Water Fetching 22:45 National News Stone Carving and 16:55 Performance of King Dance 22:50 Safari In Style Monasteries Brahminy Bird Dance 21:00 National News 22:55 Performance of King 9:40 Myanmar Modern Song 17:00 National News 21:05 Inlay Wild Bird Sanc- Brahminy Bird Dance “Greetings From Chin 17:05 Myanmar Modern tuary 23:00 National News Hills” Song “Flowers in Pro- 21:10 Myanmar Modern Song 23:05 Myanmar Modern 9:45 National News fusion” “Cherry Present” Song “Flowers in Pro- 9:50 Expedition of Rare 17:10 Tour in Myanmar 21:12 Myanmar Traditional fusion” Crocodile Species In- “Bago, Thanlyin” Food “Pone Ye Gyi” 23:10 Tour in Myanmar habiting in Fresh And 17:15 National News 21:15 National News “Bago, Thanlyin” Seawaters (II) 17:20 A Glimpse at the 21:20 Lacquerware Museum 23:15 National News 9:58 Song of Myanmar Mighty Loggers 21:25 Song of Myanmar 23:20 A Glimpse at the Beauty & Scenic Sights 17:25 Song of Myanmar Beauty & Scenic Sights Mighty Loggers WEATHER “Come and See Beauty & Scenic Sights “Myanma Panorama & 23:25 Song of Myanmar Myanmar” “Come and See Myanma Sentiment” Beauty & Scenic Sights Thursday, 22 July, 2004 Myanmar” 21:35 Blue Sea “Come and See Summary of observations recorded at 09:30 hours 23-7-2004 (Friday) 21:40 Headline News Myanmar” MST: During the past 24 hours, rain has been isolated in Evening Transmission Evening Transmission Kayah State, Magway and lower Sagaing Divisions, scat- (15:30 - 17:30) (19:30 - 23:30) tered in Bago and Ayeyawady Divisions, Shan and Kayin 15:30 Signature Tune 19:30 Signature Tune Alijani Daw Tin Kyu @ Daw Thin Kyu States and widespread in the remaining areas. 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R 489 Published by the News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar. Edited and printed at The New Light of Myanmar Press, No 22/30 Strand Road at 43rd Street, Yangon. Cable Newlight, PO Box No. 43, Telephones: Editors 296115, Manager 296864, Circulation 297093, Advertisement 296843, Accounts 296545, Administration 296161, Production 297032 (Office) /297028 (Press). 7th Waxing of Second Waso 1366 ME Friday, 23 July, 2004

Four political objectives * Stability of the State, community peace and tranquillity, prevalence of law and order * National reconsolidation * Emergence of a new enduring State Consti- tution * Building of a new modern developed nation in accord with the new State Constitution Four economic objectives * Development of agriculture as the base and all- round development of other sectors of the economy as well * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic system * Development of the economy inviting participation in terms of technical know-how and investments from sources inside the country and abroad * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the hands of the State and the national peoples Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and party view communication apparatus concerning IT produced by Huawei Technologies Co in Shenzhen on 17-7-2004. (News page 1)— MNA Four social objectives * Uplift of the morale and morality of the The existing friendly relations between the two countries have been further cemented, entire nation as the Chinese leaders assured the Myanmar Prime Minister and delegation that China * Uplift of national prestige and integrity and will never change her stand for Myanmar. preservation and safeguarding of cultural It is most encouraging to note that China has agreed to provide assistance to the most heritage and national character possible degree especially in energy, hydel power, mining, industrial, transport, communi- * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit * Uplift of health, fitness and education stand- cation and agricultural sectors, to which Myanmar had given priority during the discus- ards of the entire nation sions.

open season, he said. hai Economic Zone and the Shenzhen Economic Zone, Fruitful results of… The Chinese leaders said that Myanmar is a good the effective running of IT- and science-based projects, (from page 1) neighbour of China, that Myanmar people themselves will and noted the areas where Myanmar can emulate. It is an Bureau Mr Luo Gan cordially met with the Myanmar have to shape their future. They expressed their belief achievement of the goodwill delegation to be able to Prime Minister and discussed matters relating to bilateral that the Myanmar Government and people will be able to pave the way for the Chinese companies to take part in friendly relations and cooperation. Moreover, China and solve their internal problems. They said that no foreign a new economic zone to be set up for China near Thanlyin Myanmar signed 12 Agreements, Memoranda of Under- country is to interfere in Myanmar’s internal affairs. The in Myanmar. standing and Exchange of Notes. This reflects the existing friendly relations between the two countries have The Prime Minister’s goodwill visit has reflected the paukphaw friendship between China and Myanmar. been further cemented, as the Chinese leaders assured the fact that the profound relation between Myanmar and The Prime Minister availed himself of the opportu- Myanmar Prime Minister and delegation that China will China is most significant concerning China’s relations nity to explain the developments in Myanmar during the never change her stand regarding Myanmar. It is most with other nations. As the bilateral relations are develop- visit, saying that Myanmar is enjoying political stability, encouraging to note that China has agreed to provide ing in all spheres, the paukphaw relations have further economic development to a certain degree, and friendly assistance to the most possible degree especially in en- improved to fraternal relations, and cooperation between relations with her neighbours. Myanmar has established ergy, hydel power, mining, industrial, transport, commu- the two countries will also further flourish. — MNA constructive relations with other countries. Concerning nication and agricultural sectors, to which Myanmar had the seven-point future policy programme of the State, he given priority during the discussions. said that the National Convention, that will lay down The goodwill visit is most beneficial to Myanmar as Chinese leaders said that Myanmar is a basic principles to draw a constitution, the most impor- the Prime Minister also held cordial talks with the gov- good neighbour of China, that Myanmar tant step of the policy programme, was reconvened on 17 ernors of Yunnan and Hubei provinces, and the mayors May. He continued to say that the National Convention of Shanghai and Shenzhen, inviting entrepreneurs of the people themselves will have to shape their is in progress, with the participation of a total of 1,088 respective provinces to come and visit Myanmar leading future. They expressed their belief that delegates including over 400 national race delegates of to initiate more Chinese investment and businesses in the eight categories of delegate groups, adding, at present, Myanmar based on mutual interest. The Prime Minister Myanmar Govt and people will be able to the Convention had been adjourned, and the delegates had studied the generation of electricity of tens of thou- solve their internal problems. had left for home. The Convention will resume in the sands of megawatt from the Three Gorges Dam, the Shang-

Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt receives Hon Mr Makota Koga and Japanese guests.— MNA PM receives members of House of Representatives of Japan

YANGON, 22 July — Prime Minister General Khin Mr Shinya Izumi, Hon Mr Masaji Matsuyama, Hon Mr Win, Director-General of Prime Minister’s Office U Soe Nyunt received member of house of representatives of Kimitaka Fujino at Zeyarthiri Beikman on Konmyinttha Tint, Director-General of Protocol Department Thura U Japan, Chairman of Myanmar-Japan Friendship at 5.30 pm today. Aung Htet and Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Association Hon Mr Makoto Koga and members of house Also present at the call were Minister for Foreign Yuji Miyamoto. of representatives of Japan Hon Mr Toshihiro Nikai, Hon Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung MNA