Production development can boost State GDP

The Senior General pledged to arrange investments and fulfilment of other needs to operate agriculture and livestock-based businesses.

Chairman of the Financial Commission Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said so at the Financial Commission meeting at the SAC Chairman’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.

The Senior General disclosed that this meeting aims to approve the demand for the additional budget for the Union as well as regions and states in the 2024-25 financial year.

He underscored that only when domestic production increases will import volumes be reduced and will spending foreign currency decline. Only then, domestic currency circulation improves and it will contribute to the stability of the State’s monetary sector.

He instructed Union ministries, and regional and state governments to scrutinize the spending of additional budget on prompt development of the State economy and socioeconomic development of the entire people.

He highlighted that the development of production can help increase the GDP of the State. As the development of agricultural, industrial, service and financial sectors are interrelated, efforts must be made for the improvement of agricultural and livestock sectors.

The Senior General pointed out that it is necessary to consider upgrading airports, repairing railways damaged by natural disasters, and learning opportunities and vocational learning for the offspring of Tatmadaw members and MPF members who sacrificed their lives and limbs in serving duties of State peace and stability and rule of law.

He pledged to arrange investments and fulfilment of other needs to operate agriculture and livestock-based businesses. Priority will be given to fulfil the basic needs of the people in Nay Pyi Taw as well as regions and states this FY and coming FY. He stressed that relevant ministries and regional and state officials need to consider how to provide the full volume of inputs to the agricultural tasks.

The Senior General noted that chicken, pig, goat, cow and fish can be bred in relevant regions, if people really operate their businesses, these sectors can help ensure the food security of the region. Hence, special emphasis must be placed on the welfare of people from basic strata.

The Senior General stressed the need to efficiently allocate the additional budget to Union ministries, regions and states under financial rules and regulations without waste and loss.

Myanmar’s GDP is lower than that of neighbouring and regional countries, so Union-level organizations, regions and states have to strive for an increase in GDP.

Vice-Chairman of the Commission SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win explained that the National Disaster Management Fund must be provided for rehabilitation for unexpected natural disasters and preventive measures against other disasters, and basic needs and management measures for displaced people and the cash assistance account from the additional budget of the Ministry of Planning and Finance was added with K275 billion. So, the additional budget bill was submitted to seek the approval of the Financial Commission.

Secretary of the Commission Union Minister U Win Shein reported on the additional accounts of the Union, the prepared estimated accounts and the additional budget of the Union for the 2024-25 financial year.

Union Minister for Legal Affairs and Union Attorney-General Dr Thida Oo and Union Auditor-General Dr Khin Naing Oo discussed measures related to the bill and measures to be taken in the future for the findings on the budgets.

The Nay Pyi Taw Council chairman and chief ministers of regions and states reported on their sectors. — MNA/TTA 

Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing unveiled that Polytechnic University is an academic institution for students to take up theoretical and practical study in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, applied science, economics and management subjects not only in undergraduate courses but also in postgraduate courses to link with on-job training.

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered a speech at the centenary celebration of Myanmar Engineering Education in conjunction with the inauguration of Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University at the university yesterday morning.

Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General recounted that the Engineering Faculty of Yangon University was established in the 1923-24 academic year to start engineering education in Myanmar. In the 1924-25 academic year, the faculty turned out 25 Myanmar engineering graduates.

The Senior General stated that, so far, the government has established Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University and seven other Polytechnic Universities, 27 technological universities, 19 universities of computer studies, one Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University and one Myanmar Maritime University, totalling 56 engineering universities.

He disclosed that five more polytechnic universities, together with Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University, were established in Kengtung, Panglong, Myeik, Dawei, and Maubin.

He added that Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University was established as one of the country’s top universities, comparable to Yangon University of Technology and Yangon University of Computer Studies.

The Senior General explained that Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University is formed

with 16 academic departments including seven engineering majoring departments, four computer majoring departments and five supporting departments.

Polytechnic University is an academic institution where students can take up theoretical and practical study in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, applied science, economics, and management subjects in undergraduate and postgraduate courses, which are linked with on-the-job training.

He continued that these universities aim to give students opportunities to create real world projects in cooperation with industries.

Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University planned to confer seven engineering degrees and two computer science degrees on graduates. It will admit 270 students for engineering subjects and 120 for computer science subjects, totalling 390 yearly.

Engineering graduates have to spend five years learning and graduate in computer science, in four years. Yangon University of Technology was opened in Insein Township in 1961, Mandalay University of Technology in 1991, Defence Services Technological Academy in 1994, Yangon University of Computer Studies in 1996, Pyay Technological University in 1998, Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University and Myanmar Maritime University in 2002.

New-generation engineers from Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University must strive tirelessly to enhance the university’s reputation and remain competitive with engineers from other regional countries.

At the ceremony, SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Myo Thein Kyaw, Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant, Chairman of Myanmar Engineering Council Dr Aung Kyaw Myat and Architect Council Chairman U Win Zaw cut the ribbon to open the centenary celebration of Myanmar Engineering Education and the Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University.

The Senior General unveiled the statue to mark the centenary celebration of Myanmar

Engineering Education and the signboard of the university. He scented water on the plaque of the university.

The Senior General and attendees viewed a documentary on the history of Myanmar engineering education. The Senior General visited the booths of engineering history, technological booths, and ministerial and organizational booths.

Also present at the ceremony were Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, council members, Union ministers, union-level dignitaries, the Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council and distinguished guests.

Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University was upgraded from Naypyitaw Technological University in accordance with the guidance of the Senior General in order to turn out engineers and computer professionals for nation-building tasks. The university is facilitated with infrastructures such as lecture halls, practical rooms and workshops in addition to a sports ground and a recreation centre in lush and green environments.

In successive eras, Myanmar engineers established Biluchaung No 2 Lawpita Hydropower Plant in 1960 to generate 84 megawatts and upgraded it to produce 168 megawatts in 1974.

Meanwhile, an ICL-1902S Mainframe computer was installed at the university’s Computer Centre in early 1970.

Myanmar engineers and architects also showed off their brilliant skills in the construction of Nay Pyi Taw, Hluttaw buildings, Myanmar cultural and architectural works, the building of Maravijaya Buddha Image in Dekkhinathiri Township, the 8,638 feet long cable-stayed Thanlyin bridge-3 across Bago River and so many works. — MNA/TTA

Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing recounted that Chinese Pre­mier Mr Li Qiang actively sup­ports for the implementation of the Five-Point Roadmap of the State Administration Council as well as en­courages more efforts of Myanmar to initiate political stability of the country and political reform process.

Chairman of the State Adminis­tration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said so at the meeting of the SAC at the SAC Chair­man Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.

During the visit to China to attend the GMS Summit and other summits in Kunming, the Senior General recounted that he held talks with Premier Mr Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China, held talks with Politburo member of the Communist Party of China Secretary of Chongqing Municipal Party Committee Mr Yuan Jiajun and Central Committee member of CPC Secretary of Yunnan  Provincial Party Committee Mr Wang Ning and Prime Ministers from the GMS countries, respectively.

At the meetings, he explained the progress of Myanmar, the undertakings of the country, bilateral cooperation with the relevant countries, and the support of friendly countries to Myanmar in the international landscape. 

It was noted that Premier Mr Li Qiang of the People’s Re­public of China held a specific meeting with the Myanmar Prime Minister among other prime ministers bound for the GMS summit. At the meeting, the Senior General explained the progress of Myanmar wide­ly. At the meeting, important discussions of the Chinese Pre­mier were: China always sup­ports the endeavours of the My­anmar government in internal peace processes. China actively supports the implementation of the Five-Point Roadmap of the State Administration Council as well as encourages more efforts of Myanmar to initiate political stability of the country and po­litical reform process. China reaffirmed the sovereignty of Myanmar and its territorial integrity. China encourages the Myanmar government to manage China-Myanmar bor­der trade posts. China wishes harmonized development of Myanmar through cooperation. These talks are the clear stand­ing of China for Myanmar’s sov­ereignty and the endeavours of the Myanmar government. 

At the meeting, the Chinese Premier pledged to provide nec­essary aid for the election and enumeration of population and household census process. 

The Senior General re­counted that he held meetings with Politburo member of the Communist Party of China Sec­retary of Chongqing Municipal Party Committee Mr Yuan Ji­ajun and Central Committee member of CPC Secretary of Yunnan Provincial Party Com­mittee Mr Wang Ning. They also pledged to cooperate with My­anmar for development, peace and stability fully. These meet­ings brought positive results. It can be seen that their talks specifically emphasized Myan­mar affairs. 

At the separate meetings with Prime Ministers from four Southeast Asian countries at­tending the GMS summit, the Senior General continued to explain serving the State re­sponsibilities by the State Ad­ministration Council under the Constitution (2008) due to voting frauds in the 2020 mul­tiparty democratic general election, preparations to hold a free and fair multiparty dem­ocratic general election and plans to invite international observation teams to analyze the election as a transparent election. Those Prime Ministers held discussions supporting the Myanmar. The trip to China was successful as the Senior Gener­al could discuss the promotion of China-Myanmar economic cooperation and sending more scholarship students to China to ensure the development of human resources. 

The Senior General pledged that State responsibil­ities will be handed over under the democratic standards to the winning party in the free and fair multiparty democratic general election in accordance with the 2008 Constitution. 

He emphasized that the government is striving for se­curity measures. All measures are being taken in accord with the NCA as much as possible. The government, EAOs and political parties have agreed to continue their discussions at the Hluttaw. 

He noted that political parties are allowed to register under the law. Larger number of representatives of national races need to join the political platform in order to demand needs of regions and their na­tional races under the law. 

The Senior General stressed that a PR system is being initiated for state and regional, and Amyotha Hlut­taws for wider participation of national races and all strata of people in the Hluttaw. 

He underscored that those who committed voting fraud not only in relevant constituencies but in the whole region in the 2020 election. Bago Region saw the worst voting fraud in the election. As those unscrupulous persons committed voting fraud in the entire region or state, the voting fraud in the election worsened unprecedently. 

He pointed out that those who were responsible for the voting fraud were CEC mem­bers from the NLD party. They represented the party. As they committed voting fraud in groups, it is necessary to pre­vent the occurrence of such incidents. 

The Senior General ex­plained that those who create conflicts are the people from the relevant region and the country. In the same way, they also in­itiate the development, peace and stability of their own region. Hence, council members have to join hands with residents in lessening terror acts of armed groups from relevant regions to ensure peace and stability for the region and its residents. 

With regard to disasters, the Senior General highlight­ed that destructive acts of hu­mans caused tremandous loss and damage to roads, bridges, schools and buildings. Terror­ists without rationality naughtly destroy buildings, roads and bridges essential for the devel­opment of the State. As these losses and damage are being repaired and reconstructed, development undertakings of the State cannot be carried out.

The Senior General elab­orated on committing terror acts based on external insti­gations, lesser knowledge and techniques, and lack of critical thinking. It can be seen that terror acts and evil acts occur in the region where people have the least knowledge. Hence, the government is encouraging the education sector in order to shape a developed, peaceful and stable nation in the future. Only when individuals have a school education will they have critical thinking. 

The Senior General noted that it is necessary to strive to meet the target cultivation, en­hancing double crop cultivation and expanding sown acreage in order to develop the agriculture sector. 

He stressed the need to en­courage the operation of textile, electronic products, steel and iron industries to meet the do­mestic demands. 

Council members report­ed on the desire of IDPs from Loikaw to resettle in peaceful and stable Loikaw, clarification on the implementation of the Roadmap of the State to resi­dents on trips of council mem­bers, needs to seek the solution for EAOs to renounce armed terrorism in order to reach the peace track and rehabilitation of the people in the disaster-hit regions. 

The meeting was also attended by SAC Vice-Chair­man Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Secretary General Aung Lin Dwe, Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and council members and officials. — MNA/TTA

Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar

A ceremony to hold the hot-air balloon contest to mark the 2024 Tazaungdine lighting festival was held in conjunction with the awarding of the Mathoe lotus robe contest at the water fountain square in the precinct of Buddha Park of the Maravijaya Buddha Image in Dekkhinathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory yesterday evening.

Also present at the ceremony were State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win and his wife Daw Than Than Nwe, the Council Secretary and his wife, the Joint Secretary and his wife, Chair of Government of Russia’ Buryatia Republic Mr Alexey Sambuevich Tsydenov and delegation members, council members and their wives, Union ministers and their wives, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command and officials, contestants from regions and states including Nay Pyi Taw Council Area in the hot-air balloon contest and lotus robe-weaving contest together with pilgrim monks and people.

The Senior General and his wife, the Chair of Government of Russia’s Buryatia Republic and attendees paid homage to the Maravijaya Buddha Image and offered flowers, water and oil lamps. They also lit oil lamps together.

After visiting the pagoda, they beat Saddhadhipati Bell. The Senior General, his wife and attendees were welcomed by ethnic traditional cultural troupes with traditional dances.

The Senior General and the Chair of the Government of Russia’s Buryatia Republic and delegation members watched the release of hot-air balloons. They also enjoyed releasing the Myat Yaungchi Seinnaban hot-air balloon to mark the Russia-Myanmar friendly relations. The hot-air balloon was decorated with Myanmar handicraft works and pictures bearing a lotus flower and a letter Buryatia.

While making preparations, ethnic cultural troupes performed dances and songs to audiences.

The Senior General and the Chair of Government of Russia’s Buryatia Republic visited the stone plaque chambers. SAC members presented prizes to the relevant winners in the lotus robe weaving contest.

Council member General Mya Tun Oo, the Joint Secretary and the Secretary presented the fifth prize to the Nay Pyi Taw Council team, the fourth to the Kachin State team and the third prize to the Sagaing Region team, respectively.

The SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister gave the trophy, cash award and a certificate of honour to the second prize-winning Taninthayi Region team.

The Senior General presented the trophy, cash award and a certificate of honour to the first prize-winning Mandalay Region team.

Council members handed prizes to relevant winners in the hot-air balloon contest. The Council Secretary and the SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister awarded the third prize winning Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations and the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, respectively.

The Senior General presented the trophy, cash award and a certificate of honour to the first prize winner, the Commander-in-Chief (Navy) team of the Ministry of Defence.

Council members also gave prizes to relevant teams in the night flare hot air balloon contest. The Secretary and the SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister presented prizes to the third prize-winning Ministry of Border Affairs and the second prize-winning Ministry of Home Affairs, respectively.

The Senior General gave the trophy, cash award and a certificate of honour to the first prize-winning Ministry of Transport and Communications.

The Senior General and his wife cordially greeted audiences to the contests and festivals and pilgrim monks and people.

The Tazaungdine lighting festival was held at the Buddha Park of Maravijaya Buddha Image in Dekkhinathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory from 13 to 15 November. During the period, Maha Pathana treatises and religious verses were recited. Moreover, fireworks were displayed, hot-air balloons were released, and the second Mathoe lotus robe-weaving contest was held for the Buddha image. The precinct of the Buddha image was illuminated with LED bulbs. The shops sold MSME products, domestic products, foodstuffs and personal goods. Artistes from the Fine Arts Department and Pho Chit theatrical troupe performed entertainment, crowed with pilgrims and people. — MNA/TTA

Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar

The Myanmar high-level delegation led by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who attended the summits including the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion Summit in the People’s Republic of China left Bao’an International Airport in Shenzhen of China by the special aircraft of the Myanmar Airways International (MAI) for Nay Pyi Taw Tatmadaw Airport yesterday afternoon. The Senior General and party were seen off at the airport by Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Myanmar Ms Ma Jia, Ambassador of Myanmar to China U Tin Maung Swe, Myanmar Military Attaché (Army, Navy and Air) Brig-Gen Zaw Zaw Naing, Vice Mayor of Shenzhen City Mr Dai Jin Tao, Consul General Daw Khaing Hsu Lin of the Myanmar Consulate-General in Nanning and officials.

The Senior General was accompanied by Members of the delegation SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and Council member General Nyo Saw, Union ministers, chief ministers of Taninthayi, Yangon and Ayeyawady regions and officials, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army), deputy ministers and military and civilian officials. During the visit, the Senior General attended the summits in Kunming, held talks with Premier of the People’s Republic of China Mr Li Qiang and met provincial officials of the People’s Republic of China. Moreover, the Senior General held discussions with Prime Ministers from Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, visited landmarks, universities and factories in Kunming, Chongqing and Shenzhen cities to discuss relevant sectors. In this regard, positive results in economic meetings were secured in order to improve socioeconoic life of the State. The visit strengthened further promotion of cooperation in friendly relations, economic and various sectors between governments and people of two countries. The delegation led by the Senior General arrived back at People tumultuously welcome Myanmar high-level delegation led by SAC Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who attended summits in China to strive for development of the State the Nay Pyi Taw Tatmadaw Airport in the evening. They were welcomed back tumultously by SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, the Council Secretary, council members, Union ministers, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, officials from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to Myanmar, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command and officials, Myanmar citizen Chinese people, Chinese traditional dragon and lion dance troupes, traditional cultural troupes and dance troupes, officials of the Yong Men’s Buddhist Association and religious organizations, artistes, students and residents. They held the placards bearing: “Let the friendly relations between China and Myanmar strengthen”, “Let China-Myanmar multiple strategic cooperation enhance”, “Warmly wecome to SAC Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who further promoted China-Myanmar relations”, “Let China-Myanmar friendly ties cement”, and “Warmly welcome to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who strived for overall development of Myanmar”. They chanted “May China-Myanmar friendly relations strengthen”, “May Senior General Min Aung Hlaing striving for nationality, and be healthy”, “May SAC Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing be healthy”, “Let China-Myanmar friendly relations strengthen” and “Let Swe Myo Pauk-Phaw relations cement”, waving miniature flags of China and Myanmar. — MNA/TTA

Source: Global New Light of Myanmar

Yesterday morning, the Myanmar high-level delegation led by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who attended the summits including the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit in Kunming of the People’s Republic of China visited BYD automobile manufacturing company in Shenzhen City of China.

Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division Country Head of BYD Myanmar Mrs Gillian Li and officials welcomed the Senior General and party and held a demonstration on BYD-U9 model manufactured by the company. They explained each vehicle produced by the company and clipped the documentary on brief history of the company and its functions. The Senior General and party viewed round display of auto parts, development of the company in years, production process with the use of scale models, parts of EV train and equipment, running of these trains at home and abroad, batteries of company and their capacity and raised questions to clarification of officials. On the morning of 9 November, the Senior General and party left the Jiangbe iInternational Airport of Chongqing for Shenzhen. They were seen off at the airport by Vice Mayor of Chongqing Mr Shang Kui and party, Consul General U Kyaw Zeyar Lin of the Myanmar Consulate General in Chongqing and officials. On arrival at Bao’an International Airport in Shenzhen, the Senior General and party were warmly welcomed by Vice Mayor of Shenzhen City Mr Dai Jin Tao, Consul General Daw Khaing Hsu Lin of the Myanmar Consulate General in Nanning and officials with the flower basket. When the Senior General and party visited Hytera Communications Corporation Limited in Shenzhen City, Founder and Chairman Mr Chen Qingzhou and officials welcomed them. The documentary on work process of the company was presented at the hall of the company and officials explained the brief history of the company, communication technological devices for global use produced by the company and usage, securing medals for efforts not to interrupt the communication linkages at the emergency periods and smooth and swift process of communication systems at the gala ceremonies, innovation of communication equipment with the use of developing technologies, and distribution of these devices to the markets. The Senior General asked what he wanted to know and held discussions. On arrival at the Tide Rises in the Pearl River Exhibition Centre opened to mark the 40th Anniversary of reform and open-door economy of the Guangdong Province, the Senior General and party were welcomed by Curator Mr Huang Chen and officials. The historical documentary on development of Shenzhen City in successive era was presented. Next, the Senior General and party observed social life style of people in Guangzhou in years, education system, administrative system, the symbol of Guangdong Province, documentary photos and scale models depicting development of all sectors including textile being sold at home and abroad after 1980, documentaries on establishment of special economic zones, construction of infrastructures and display of accessories, and reforms adopted by the Party Central Committee and development in steps along the reform process period. The Senior General raised questions to the curator and officials of relevant booths and held discussions. In the evening, the Senior General and party visited the Civic Centre decorated with LED light show attracting the people. The Senior General and party at tended the dinner in their honour hosted by the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Indus try-UMFCCI and cordially greeted delegation members. 

— MNA/TTA

Source: Global New Light of Myanmar (11 Nov 2024)

STATE Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing met Mr Wang Ning, a member of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee and Secretary of the Yunnan Provincial Party Committee, at the Haigeng Hotel in Kunming, China, yesterday evening.

The Myanmar delegation, led by the Senior General, was warmly received by Mr Wang Ning, and both parties took commemorative photos to mark the occasion. During the meeting, Mr Wang expressed his firm welcome, highlighting Yunnan Province’s ongoing economic development and the close diplomatic and economic ties shared with Myanmar.

He underscored Yunnan’s interest in expanding cooperation in infrastructure projects, cross-sector collaborations, and joint efforts to address cross-border issues.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by Yunnan officials.

Noting the upcoming 75th Anniversary of Myanmar-China diplomatic relations, he spoke about the enduring ties between the two nations, especially the significant connection with Yunnan Province. The Senior General stressed the importance of peace and stability along the border to support trade and economic development and called for continued joint efforts to secure the border regions.

He further highlighted Myanmar’s potential for agricultural and resource-based investments to help meet global food security. The Senior General encouraged Yunnan Province to explore investment opportunities in agriculture, renewable resources, education, health, and culture, emphasizing Myanmar’s readiness for collaboration in these areas. He also underscored the need to enhance security measures for smoother exchanges and a stable bilateral framework.

In addition to discussing trade and economic cooperation, the meeting covered potential areas of collaboration in electricity generation and human resource development. SAC members, the Myanmar ambassador to China, and other representatives from both countries attended the meeting. The event concluded with an exchange of gifts and a formal dinner. — MNA/TMT

Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Hindus in Myanmar collectively observed Deepawali Festival at National Theatre on Myomakyaung Street, Dagon Township, Yangon this evening, graced by Chairman of State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
Also present together with the Senior General were his wife, Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and wife, SAC member General Nyo Saw and wife, union ministers and wives, the Yangon region chief minister, ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in Myanmar, senior military officers from Office of Commander-in-Chief and wives, the Yangon command commander, officials of organizations, Hindu ethnic groups, Hindu cultural troupes, and honoured guests.
First, the Senior General and wife and party were welcomed by officials. Then, officials formally opened the archway of the Hindu traditional Deepawali Festival, followed by the blowing of Hindu traditional kaboos and releasing of hot balloons.
Afterwards, the Senior General and wife were welcomed by oil incense lamps. The Senior General and the Indian Ambassador to Myanmar formally opened the festival by pushing the button and posed for documentary photos together with the attendees.
The Senior General and wife and party visited the boots of Hindu associations and Hindu ethnic races in sequence.
At the second part of the ceremony, held at the Theatre Hall, the Senior General and wife and the ambassador and wife, and officials lit the Deepawali lamps. The ambassador and wife wore the Senior General and wife Mingala Shawl and Garland.
The Senior General and wife and attendees posed for group documentary photos. Master of ceremonies explained points about the Deepawali and the tradition of lighting the lamps.
The Senior General and wife and attendees enjoyed the solo dance show, Gangesha Dhamma Puja song, and lamp dance staged by the Indian Embassy in Myanmar.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that Deepawali Festival is a traditional lighting festival of Hindus, and “Deepa” means lighting and “Avali” is defined as possession.
So, the combined meaning shows actions of possession with oil lights.
Oil lighting can remove darkness and the festival means arrivals of good things leaving bad conditions as well as emergence of the anticipation. The literature defines it that “Lighting shall remove darkness”. Such a meaning is the most comprehensive for bringing good things as primary strength and power to all humans. Hence, it can believe that Hindus beautifully illuminate their temples and homes in accord with their traditions on this festival occasion with oil lights so as to gain strength for their lives.
The Deepawali celebration held this year was unlike previous years, as it was joyfully organized on a grand scale with the participation of all Hindu religious groups, social organizations, and followers in Myanmar, along with people from other faiths joining in. It is believed that this demonstrates harmony and unity among the diverse religious communities in Myanmar. The Senior General expressed his very pleasure and joy in seeing all members of the Hindu community coming together to participate, making this a remarkable milestone. All citizens of Myanmar may have differences in ethnicity or religion. However, since they have all grown up together on the same motherland, they must respect each other’s beliefs and religions.
Based on the Union spirit, they have to serve interests of Myanmar through bilaterally friendly relations. Although today’s conflicts in Myanmar were based on political conditions, these are not resolved in political ways yet. Such things depend on external instigation based on political, racism and religious affairs.
Through such instigations, terror acts are being recklessly committed within the country, implying that division among the people only leads to further conflict. Regardless of ethnicity or religion, as everybody needs to share the same land, water, and air in Myanmar, it is essential that people cultivate a love for the country and the Union spirit in order to live together peacefully. Currently, the Senior General said he is striving to implement the planned steps to guide the nation back onto the path of democracy.
Therefore, he urges everyone to work together to resolve ongoing conflicts and to soonest return to the path everybody aspires to. Although there are many differences and diversity within Myanmar, it is only by uniting and organizing these differences that everybody can create strength. To achieve such a unified strength, the Senior General said that he is leading and taking action himself.
He has also facilitated meetings between representatives of Indian and Chinese ethnic communities from Myanmar.
The needs of the organizations were inquired about and fulfilled, and responses were also provided to their feedback. In Myanmar, everybody knows that the government supports religious ceremonies of various religions in Myanmar, as well as commemorative days and events related to different ethnic groups to the fullest extent possible.
Today, at this Deepawali Festival celebration, everybody has also seen a spirit of unity and togetherness among all attendees.
It is necessary to continue building upon this foundation with even greater strength.
Therefore, with the start of this auspicious festival of Deepawali, celebrated by the Hindu community, the Senior General made his sincere wish and message for all citizens to share mutual love, respect, understanding, and forgiveness toward one another, urging all to come together in unity to foster peace and harmony in the nation and the world.
The Senior General and the Indian Ambassador exchanged commemorative gifts.
The Indian Ambassador gave a remark, and the Chairman of the Leading Committee for Organizing the festival spoke words of thanks.
The Senior General, his wife and attendees enjoyed Hindu traditional cultural dances and songs, dances of ethnic groups and Myanmar traditional dances performed by Hindu traditional cultural troupe and the cultural troupes from the National University of Arts and Culture (Yangon).
Afterwards, the Senior General and his wife and the Indian Ambassador and his wife presented flower baskets to those troupes. After the ceremony, the Senior General and his wife, and party cordially greeted attendee Hindu ethnicities and Hindu traditional cultural troupes.
Later, the Senior General, his wife and attendees had the dinner in commemoration of the Deepawali Festival together.

Source- Myawady Webportal

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that Myanmar-Indian relations benefit technological cooperation and all economic sectors of both countries.

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered a speech at the ceremony to mark the 60th Anniversary of India Technical and Economic Cooperation 2024 at the Myanmar International Convention Centre II (MICC II) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.

A video clip on India Technical and Economic Cooperation was screened at the ceremony.

First, Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Abhay Thakur explained the progress of India’s Technical and Economic Cooperation and expressed thanks to the Senior General and his wife for attending the ceremony to mark the 60th Anniversary of ITEC. The attendance of the Prime Minister showed the critical role of human resources in the sector-wise development and economic growth of Myanmar. In the coming week, India will organize Diwali Festival. Diwali and Thadingyut lighting festivals reflect friendly relations between Indian and Myanmar peoples. Hence, he prayed for strengthened relations between India and Myanmar and for lasting friendly ties.

Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that ITEC is a trademark of India to pledge to nurture human resources for knowledge-sharing, partnership and global development.

He recounted that Myanmar and India established their diplomatic relations on 4 January 1948 with initiatives of close relations throughout history.

The Senior General noted that Myanmar, strategically located in the focal point the Neighbourhood First policy and the Act East policy of India meet, and plays a vital role in Indian diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific region. Geographically, Myanmar, bridging South Asia and Southeast Asia, is a significant country for India, he added.

He unveiled his view that ITEC is an essential force for the South-South Cooperation.

He retold that ITEC has trained more than 200,000 staff from 160 countries in capacity-building courses since 15 September 1964, adding that ITEC is vital for the enhancement of the capacity and skills of public service personnel of Myanmar.

The Senior General expressed his gratitude to the Indian government and officials for offering more than 900 scholarships to students from 2021 to January 2024. Moreover, ITEC arranged electoral capacity-building courses for staff from the Union Election Commission of Myanmar, he added.

He pointed out that Myanmar-Indian relations benefit technological cooperation and all economic sectors of both countries.

The Senior General highlighted that India, standing as the seventh trade partner of Myanmar, conducted a total trade worth US$1,150.181 million with Myanmar up to February of 2023-24 financial year.

Moreover, India stands 11th in the chart of investments for 53 investor countries in Myanmar till January 2024.

The Senior General also expressed gratitude to the Indian government for providing humanitarian aid and relief supplies for Myanmar’s flood-affected people suffering the impacts of Typhoon Yagi, showing its friendly relations and good neighbourliness.

The Senior General disclosed that if Myanmar had a chance to attend the courses on Geographic Information (GIS) and remote sensing technology with the necessary assistance to be applied in disaster risk reduction and early warning system, Myanmar would reduce its loss and damage in the disasters.

A ceremony to exchange the memorandum of understanding on the implementation of the Quick Impact Projects-QIPs between Myanmar and India followed.

In the presence of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, officials from relevant ministries and the deputy head of mission of the Indian Embassy exchanged the MoUs on the upgrade of a digital criminal science laboratory, provision of teaching aid for Myanmar’s management development school, rural water supply through solar energy in the villages facing water shortage in the dry region of Myanmar, construction of AI laboratory at Yangon University, and the making slow pyrolysis with the use of farming waste and the use of fuel from tar-free biomass pyrolysis experiments as witnesses of Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations Dr Kan Zaw and Indian Ambassador Mr Abhay Thakur.

The Senior General, his wife, and attendees enjoyed the cultural dance of students from Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), the Ramayana dance troupe, and Myanmar traditional dances.

Former trainees of ITEC shared their experiences.

The Senior General and his wife had the dinner to mark the 60th Anniversary of ITEC for 2024 together with attendees.

Also present at the ceremony were SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and his wife, council members and their wives, Union ministers, union-level dignitaries and their wives, Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Abhay Thakur and his wife, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, deputy ministers, Indian Defence Attachés to Myanmar and embassy officials. — MNA/TTA

Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar

VICE-SENIOR General Soe Win criticized the political landscape of the world as proving hegemony, contending between multilateralism and unilateralism and staging proxy governments.

Chairman of the Central Committee for Organizing the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day 2025 Vice-Chairman of the State Administration Council Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win said so at the first coordination meeting to hold the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day 2025 at the Office of the SAC Chairman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.

In his speech, the Vice-Senior General highlighted that although concerted efforts have been made to regain independence for many years, situations can be seen in global countries to lose independence within one day or one morning.

He recounted that the Prime Minister had adopted the objectives of Independence Day with the essence of sustaining the independence of the State through united strength, not to lose sovereignty as big power countries are making attempts to shape Myanmar as an independent country without sovereignty.

He pointed out that the countries having authority to make decisions without strings can be defined as sovereign countries.

The Vice-Senior General emphasized that some countries are independent but do not have sovereignty, whereas some countries are sovereign but do not have independence.

He criticized the political landscape of the world as proof of hegemony, contending between multilateralism and unilateralism and staging proxy governments. The Vice-Senior General underscored that as Independence Day ceremonies are held in accord with the national objectives with full essence, relevant subcommittees have to serve their duties with awareness and diligence.

The Vice-Senior General stressed the need to minimize loss and waste of the budget for the ceremony and hold the ceremony with security aware ness and knowledge. Officials from relevant sub committees reported on their efforts to hold the Independence Day ceremony successfully. Central committee member Union ministers, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, the commander of the Nay Pyi Taw Command, deputy ministers, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and officials also attended the meeting.

The 77th Anniversary of Independence Day 2025 will be organized in accord with five national objectives: to control armed conflicts and different opinions under the law to ensure non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty; to protect the State through unity of all citizens based on the Union spirit; to hold a free and fair, prestigious and correct general election for the emergence of a genuine, disciplined democratic system; to ensure harmonized development of the entire Union in all aspects through the united strength of whole people; and to strive for the State to uplift politics, economic, defence, national characters and national spirit with firm perseverance, persistence and diligence in accord with the motto: Keep Moving Forward to Achieve Our Goal.  MNA/TTA

Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar