Established 1914 Volume XV, Number 94 5th Waxing of Second Waso 1369 ME Thursday, 19 July, 2007 Those with negative views about NC just a handful of people, whereas those supporting the NC majority It is required to make thorough reviews about adopted basic principles, detailed basic principles so that all the principles are harmonious one another There should not be any difference in essence between initial aims of the principles and already-adopted detailed basic principles YANGON, 18 July— The following is the opening speech delivered by Chairman of the National Convention Convening Commission Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein at the Plenary Session of the National Convention which resumed today. Esteemed National Convention del- Esteemed delegates, egates, The Constitution is the principal law The seven-step Road Map has been of a nation to steer her political, eco- laid down and is being implemented to nomic and social systems. A Constitu- gently and smoothly carry out the tran- tion that is in conformity with the era and sition task of transforming the Union of system is the first requirement to change Myanmar into a peaceful, modern and from old to new system. A hasty change developed discipline-flourishing demo- from one system to another will trigger cratic State. It is a great pleasure for me terrible blunders that may harm the na- to have a reunion with the delegates tion. who have been striving in harmony and In this regard, the Tatmadaw gov- unison to implement the first step -— ernment has designated the emergence Chairman of National Convention Convening Commission Secretary-1 “the reconvening of the National Con- of an enduring Constitution as a national Lt-Gen Thein Sein delivers an opening address at the plenary session vention that was temporarily adjourned task and is implementing it steadfastly. of the National Convention. — MNA in 1996”. (See page 8) Four political objectives Four economic objectives Four social objectives * Stability of the State, community peace * Development of agriculture as the base and all-round * Uplift of the morale and morality of development of other sectors of the economy as well and tranquillity, prevalence of law and the entire nation * Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic order * Uplift of national prestige and integ- system * National reconsolidation rity and preservation and safeguard- * Development of the economy inviting participation in * Emergence of a new enduring State ing of cultural heritage and national terms of technical know-how and investments from Constitution character sources inside the country and abroad * Building of a new modern developed * Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit * The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept * Uplift of health, fitness and education nation in accord with the new State in the hands of the State and the national peoples Constitution standards of the entire nation Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan. 19-7-07NL 1 7/19/07, 03:24 AM 2 THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 19 July, 2007 PERSPECTIVES People’s Desire Thursday, 19 July, 2007 * 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 Success in sale of gems, * Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State jade and pearl * Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy Myanma Gem Emporiums are held every Lt-Gen Myint Swe inspects Yuzana Palm Oil Mill year and rubies, sapphires and pearl plus YANGON, 17 July — Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the jade are sold. Myanma jade of high quality is Ministry of Defence in- very famous among the merchants. spected Yuzana Palm Oil Mill in Thakayta Town- The July 2007 Jade, Gems and Pearl ship, here, today. Special Sales organized by the Myanma Gems He was welcomed by Chairman of Yangon Divi- Emporium Central Committee were held in sion Peace and Develop- ment Council Commander Yangon from 4 to 16 July. Over 4,000 gem of Yangon Command Maj- merchants from home and abroad visited the Gen Hla Htay Win, Yangon Mayor Brig-Gen sales and a total of 4,665 lots of jade, gems Aung Thein Lin and and pearl were sold. U Htay Myint, Chairman of Yuzana Co Ltd, at the With the progress of gem industry and factory. U Htay Myint re- trading demand from abroad has increased. Lt-Gen Myint Swe inspects Yuzana Palm Oil Mill in Thakayta ported on the mill and its Gems and other precious stones are natural production process, culti- Township. — MNA resources of the State. Gem miners and mer- vation of oil palm in more palm oil, make ar- vegetable and palm oil around the factory. Taninthayi Division by the rangements for smooth produced by the factory The factory was put chants are to take systematic measures in the company, establishment of transport of the products, were inspected by Lt-Gen into operation on 25 June crude palm oil factory in supply more power to the Myint Swe, the com- in 2006 and produces interest of the State and their own. Kawthoung and its pro- factory and supervise mander and officials. from 500 tons to 1000 The government holds Myanma Gem Em- duction. quality control of the The chairman of the tons of palm oil per Lt-Gen Myint Swe products. factory conducted Lt-Gen month. poriums in March every year and organizes urged officials to produce Next, samples of Myint Swe and party MNA Mid-year Gem Emporiums and Special Sales. Health Minister looks into Specialist Hospital (Mingaladon), The annual sale of jade, gems and pearl lots Specialist Hospital (Waibagi), General Hospital (North Okkalapa) increases and more and more gem merchants YANGON, 17 July— purchase them. Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint this morning Health Myanma gems are of high quality and inspected the site for con- Minister gem mining industry and trading is making struction of rest hall for patients’ attendants, male Dr Kyaw success. It is believed that the gem industry medical ward, female Myint medical ward, construction will develop more and more as gem miners, of dining room and labora- visits merchants and entrepreneurs engage in their tory at the Specialist Hos- Specialist pital (Mingaladon) on Pyay business in accord with Myanma Gems Law. Road in Mingaladon Hospital Township. (Waibagi). At the meeting hall, the minister met with directors, MNA project managers, the head of Yangon Division Health Department, the medical chronic diseases. proceeded to the institute care services of the hospi- superintendent and special- On arrival at the Spe- of pharmacy where he in- tal, and stressed the need ists and gave instructions. cialist Hospital (Waibagi), spected the construction of for health staff to make He said that the govern- the minister and party the main building and gave cooperative efforts in car- ment has provided warded looked into disease diag- instructions. rying out health care serv- patients with ART nostic room, microbiol- Afterwards, the min- ices. (Antiretrovial Therapy) ogy and hematology labo- ister met medical students On arrival at the Uni- CASH DONATED: U Nyein Maung and capable of preventing the ratory and the use of X- and spoke of the need to versity of Medicine-2, the family of Parami Road, Ward 16, Hline Town- spread of HIV virus; that ray machine and CD virus try their best to become minister looked into the steps are being taken for detecting machine and good service personnel. learning of students and ship, donated K100,000 to the medical funds of extended provision of ART gave necessary instruc- Later, he arrived at urged them to try their ut- Hninzigon Home for the Aged in Yangon to patients, and stressed the tions. After that, the min- General Hospital (North most to become good serv- need to systematically keep ister asked after the Okkalapa) and inspected recently. Secretary of the executive committee ice personnel capable of patient records and to warded patients and ful- emergency unit, child providing health care serv- of the Home Maj Aung Than (Retd) accepts widely carry out health care filled their requirement. medical ward, cost-shar- ices of the people. cash donation. — H services of patients with Next, the minister ing medical unit and health MNA 19-7-07NL 2 7/19/07, 03:24 AM THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Thursday, 19 July, 2007 3 I N T E R N A T I O N A L N E W S Tut\kun\N˙s\S tiu;®mHc\.Âk Olmert-Abbas meeting ends in “positive atmosphere” JERUSALEM, 17 July— talked about political the West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister horizon”. Among the measures Ehud Olmert and Pales- Olmert and Abbas also are the release of 250 tinian National Authority reviewed the progress that members of Fatah and (PNA) Chairman Mah- had been made since their various factions of the moud Abbas ended two last meeting on 25 June, Palestinian Liberation hours of talks in a “very according to Eisin. Organization held in positive atmosphere” at the However, sources in Israeli prisons, transfer of Prime Minister’s residence Olmert’s office said they the withheld tax revenues in Jerusalem on Monday, did not discuss the final- as well as a conditional Israeli officials said. status issues such as the immunity to 178 Fatah- “The meeting is a very fate of Jerusalem, borders affiliated militants wanted Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly positive meeting,” Ol- and Palestinian refugees. by Israel. “The gestures Berdymukhamedov review the guard of honour during the welcoming mert’s spokeswoman Miri Before the meeting, will continue,” Israeli ceremony.