INFORMATION SHEET No.A. 0576(I)

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                        MYANMAR  INFORMATION COMMITTEE
                                               YANGON

                                    INFORMATION  SHEET

                         No.A. 0576(I)            24 August 1998

(1)		Establishment of Meiktila Industrial Zone Coordinated 
		Chairman of Myanma Industrial Development Work Committee Minister for
Industry-2 met officials of Meiktila Industrial Zone and entrepreneurs in the
Industrial Zone Supervisory Committee Office in Meiktila on 23 August.
Altogether 17 industrial zones have been constituted, there are four zones in
Yangon, two in Mandalay and one in Monywa.

(2)		Myanmar Delegation to attend 19th ASEAN Parliamentary Work Committee and
General Meeting in Malaysia
		A delegation led by Chairman of National Convention Convening Work Committee
U Aung Toe left Yangon to attend the 19th ASEAN Parliamentary Work Committee
and General Meeting  to be held in Kuala Lumpur from 24 to 28 August. 	
(3)		Thai Traditional Dance Troupe Arrives
		A 15-member Thai traditional dance troupe arrived Yangon 23 August. The
troupe will entertain the public at the National Theatre from 24 to 26 August
to mark the 50th Anniversary of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between
the Union of Myanmar and the Royal Kingdom of Thailand.

(4)		Seminar on Economics Education Held
		A seminar on economics education sponsored by Myanmar Women?s
Entrepreneurial Association was held at the International Business Centre on
Pyay Road on 23 August. Present were members of the Panel of the Patrons of
the Association, advisers, the president and executives of the association,
economists and guests. Chairman of the First Private Bank Dr Sein Maung,
Managing Director of Win Trade Co Ltd U Hla Myint Thein and Chairman of Yoma
Bank of FMI Co Ltd U Thein Wai (a) Mr Serge Pun lectured at the seminar. Then,
they replied to queries raised by those present. 

(5)		Myanmar Cultural Troupe Arrives Back From Thailand
		The 20-member Myanmar cultural troupe led by Rector of University of Culture
arrived back Yangon  on 23 August after taking part in the workshop on Thai-
Myanmar Music and Arts Presentation and entertainment show held in Thailand
from 16 to 23 August.

                         Government Welcomes Further Talks
                         With National League For Democracy

		The Government of Myanmar  noted with concern the decision by the National
League for Democracy to convene a national parliament.  Such an action by any
individual political party would be in contravention of Myanmar law, and seems
designed to derail the ongoing discussions between the Government and the NLD.

		The Government hopes sincerely to continue the meetings started last week
with the National League for Democracy, when NLD Chairman U Aung Shwe met with
Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt, Secretary- 1 of the State Peace and Development Council
on 18 August.

		It is the Government?s view that those talks marked the beginning of a
period of conciliation, cooperation and mutual help in building a better
future for the people of Myanmar, and the Government would be disappointed if
radical and provocative actions by NLD leaders made further discussions
impossible.

		During the current economic crisis in Asia, it is more important than ever
for all Myanmar citizens to work together for the good of the people, rather
than to play politics,  The Government encourages the NLD to join the
government in a meaningful discussion, and to avoid actions that would disrupt
national peace, stability and development.


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