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Information Sheet N0.A-0631(I)



                          MYANMAR INFORMATION COMMITTEE
                                            YANGON
                                        Information Sheet

                     N0.A-0631(I)                      30th September 1998 	

(1)		(Continuation of  Yesterday)   
		Attitude of the Nationalities Peace Groups 
			
		Today, a translation of the declaration of the Pa-O National  Organization
(PNO) of Shan State (South) Special Region-6 issued on 27-9-98 is stated as
follows. The declarations of other peace groups will also be made public.

Declaration on the Attitude of the Pa-O National Organization (PNO) of
ShanState(South) Special Region-6 in connection with the acts of the National
League for Democracy

1.		The Pa-O National Organization (PNO) in Shan State (South) steadfastly
endeavoured to serve the interests of Pa-O nationals and the Union at large in
conformity with the methods and programmes it had adopted. 

		However, it established peace in 1991 for the benefit of its region and the
entire Union after realizing that the armed struggle line adversely affected
the whole Union including its region and after witnessing the goodwill and
efforts of the Tatmadaw for all-round development of the nation including
border areas.

		Public life and property were lost in large measure in the armed conflicts
lasting more than 30 years. Hence, peace has been restored after overcoming
difficulties and shedding blood. As such, it will not allow this peace to be
lost again nor to be threatened or harmed.

2.		In the absence of a constitution which usually decides sharing and
exercising the sovereign powers, the National  Convention is formulating the
fundamental principles. Delegates of national races and all strata are
formulating the principles for the emergence of a discipline-flourishing
democracy.

3.		It has already formulated fundamental principles on the structure of the
State, sharing of sovereignty and formation of a Pyithu Hluttaw (Parliament)
comprising two Hluttaws ( House of Representatives) .

4.		Today, no constitution is in existence in the country and no Pyithu
Hluttaw has emerged. The Hluttaw will come into being only after the emergence
of the constitution. Hence, personalities and organizations desiring to take
part in the Pyithu Hluttaw and serve the Union's interests will have to
patiently wait.

5.		In connection with the attempts of the NLD to unilaterally convene Hluttaw
and establish a parallel government, this organization observes that they are
harmful to already restored stability and peace, national unity and favourable
conditions of economic progress already achieved. Their acts will amount to
sending the nation back to internal strife and creating international
confusion and finally disturbing the world peace. Under the circumstances, the
PNO will not accept them.

6.		Hence, the PNO urges the political parties including NLD not to commit
acts that run counter to the interests of the nation and the people.

7.		Throughout the Union today, roads and bridges, dams and reservoirs,
schools, hospitals and modern housing complexes are being set up. Peace also
prevails in the country. The PNO hereby announces that it will join hands with
the Tatmadaw (Defence Services) Government and national brethren to preserve
and expand the favourable conditions and try to complete the National
Convention which is trying hard for the emergence of a discipline-flourishing
democratic nation.
										    
									                                         Aung Kham Hti						
Chairman 
                                                                              
27, September 1998  
                      Pa-O National Organization Shan State (South) Special
Region-6  
								 
	
(2)		People of Sagaing Division  Raise Voices to Condemn Destructive Attitude
of NLD, Demand Action on Chief Negator

		 Over 28,000 people of various strata of life of Sagaing Division expressed
their genuine desire to oppose the National League for Democracy's activities
which are detrimental to the National Security and National Interest at a mass
meeting which was held in Monywa Township People's Sports Ground on 29
September. The meeting  also tabled and seconded two motions calling for
safeguarding and maintaining economic development and ensuring food, clothing
and shelter needs of the people and maintaining and safeguarding the stability
of the State which has already been achieved. Members of Publishers
Association, Brick Factory Entrepreneurs Association, All Bus Lines Control
Committee, Vessel Owners Association, Bankers Association, Video and Recording
Association, Rice Dealers Association, Weaving Entrepreneurs Association,
Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Division Working Committee for Women's
Affairs, Red Cross Society, Nurses Association, Industrialists Association and
Thabin Asiayon (Theatrical Association), departmental personnel, Auxiliary
Fire Brigade members and people of villages and towns in Monywa District were
present.

(3)		7th Technical Seminar  of  Signals Unit  Begins

		The 7th Technical Seminar of Signals Unit was held at Central Signals
Workshop in Yangon on 29 September with the arrangement of the Directorate of
Signals of the Ministry of Defence. Signals Unit would introduce its
electronic appliances at the seminar and present 16 research papers on
electronics as well. The invited  guests and officials i inspected the
equipment innovated by Signals unit. Participants presented papers on
electronics at the seminar which will be held for two days.

(4)		Myanmar Delegation Leaves for Thailand 

		Under the arrangement for Thai-Myanmar Technological cooperation programme,
a Myanmar delegation led by Director-General of Central Statistical
Organization of the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development
left for Bangkok by air  on 29 September to study data collecting and
processing, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) computation and compilation, planning
of development projects, industrial estate and port, banking and finance and
foreign investment promotion in Thailand, from 30 September to 7 October.

(5)		First Basic Spanish Course Concludes

		The first basic Spanish course conducted with the supervision of the
Directorate of Hotels and Tourism and arrangement of Myanmar Voyages
International Tourism Co Ltd concluded on 29 September and a ceremony took
place at the Karaweik Restaurant in Yangon on the same day. Managing Director
of the company explained the objectives of the course and Language Instructor
Ms Nathalie PJ Monsanto recounted her experiences. 22 trainees of travel
agencies and hotels attended the course. 

                      OFFICE CALLS IN YANGON ON 29 SEPTEMBER

(A)		Chairman of Myanmar Investment Commission received Mr Mao Rui Long and
party of China  Anneng Construction Corporation, Zhejian Company, of the
People's Republic of China at his office. They discussed opportunities of
investment for hydelpower production.

(B)		Chairman of Myanmar Investment Commission  received Senor Managing
Director Mr Tatsuo Nishida of Sumitomo Corporation of Japan at his office.
They discussed opportunities for further investment in the economic activities
being implemented as well as the progress of the economic activities to which
investments were made.

(C)		Minister for Energy received Managing Director Mr KS Oh of Daewoo
Corporation of the Republic of Korea at his office.

(D)		Minister for Finance and Revenue received Managing Director Mr KS Oh of
Daewoo Corporation of the Republic of Korea at his office. They discussed
mutual interests.

(E)		Minister for Immigration and Population received Head of Office of the
United Nations High Commissioner  for Refugees in Yangon Mr Canh Nguyen Tang
at his office.

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