DOMESTIC NEWS: 1.Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing pay homage to Sayardaws at home and abroad World Buddhist Summit commences on grand scale; 2.We should rid the world of the roots of all evils and sow the seeds of goodwill, tolerance, kindness and altruism for the sake of peace and prosperity Senior General Than Shwe sends Congratulatory Message to Summit; 3.Senior General Than Shwe receives Thai Prime Minister; 4.Only teachings of Lord Buddha can satisfy spiritual requirements Prime Minister delivers welcoming address; 5.Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win bids farewell to Thai counterpart; 6.Degree of success for getting peace depends on how much we can control lust, anger and delusion; 7.Lord Buddha's teachings have historically inspired religious, social and political leaders in our two countries and other parts of the world; 8.Existing bonds of friendship and cooperation between our two neighbouring countries will be further strengthened and consolidated in the years ahead to the mutual benefit of our two peoples; 9. We also have to help prop-agate that understanding, compassion, love and assistance are the beautiful and indispensable virtues for mankind and the true noble goals of all religions; 10.The current World Buddhist Summit is of great significance as it enables the Buddhist leaders to gather and exchange views on the preservation of the revered Buddhist faith; 11.The conference records the value and the sense of profound friendship and solidarity among all Buddhist from different sects and countries; 12.The Summit will help to spread the noble message of the Buddha and to ensure a peaceful world for all of us to live without fear and hatred; 13.The Summit will give opportunity to get together the followers of Buddhism around the globe including Bangladesh; 14.Keynote Speech by Venerable Dr. NYANISSARA Sitagu International Buddhist Academy Sagaing Hills, Myanmar; 15.Thai Prime Minister arrives; 16.We must remain effortful to maintain, promote and spread peace in our region and beyond; 17.World Buddhist Summit continues; 18.Opportunity given to get together followers of Buddhism around the globe; 19.Union of Myanmar is devoted Buddhist Country and faithfully believes in the Lord Buddha's Teachings..."PERSPECTIVES": "Make the most favourable environment for agricultral development" (page 2)...