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Information Sheet N0.A-0671(I)



                          MYANMAR INFORMATION COMMITTEE
                                                   YANGON

                                          Information Sheet 

                        N0.A-0671(I)           29th  October 1998 	

(1)		Masses of Ayeyawady Division Denounce Destructive Elements

		Over 26,000 people from various strata of life from delta region of
Ayeyawady Division expressed their genuine desire to oppose the activities of
the National League for Democracy which is detrimental to National Security
and National Interest at a mass meeting which was held at the sports ground in
Pathein, city of Ayeyawady Division on 28 October. Present were members of
Ayeyawady Division Red Cross Brigade and Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Ayeyawady
Division Working Committee for Women's Affairs, Ayeyawady Division Union
Solidarity and Development Association, Ayeyawady Division Maternal and Child
Welfare Association, Ayeyawady Division  Women's Entrepreneurs' Association,
Women's Sports Development Committee, Car Owners Association, Trawlers
Association, Ships Association, Video Association, Rice millers Association,
Salt Millers Association, Ice Factory Owners Association, Gold-Shop Owners
Association, Rice Dealers Association, Industrial Entrepreneurs Association,
Fisheries Entrepreneurs Association, Nurses Association, Boarding House Owners
Association, Slow Moving Vehicles Association, Writers and Journalists
Association, Thabin Asiayon, Music Asiayon, Reed-mat Makers Association,
Pathein Umbrella Entrepreneurs Association, Rattan and Bamboo Handicraft
Association, Medical Association, War Veteran's Organization, Press Owners
Association, Oil Millers Association, Lawyers Association, shopkeepers, Inland
Freight Handling Workers, various cooperative societies, farmers and
representatives of the people of Pathein, Kangyidaunt, Thabaung, Ngapudaw,
Kyonpyaw, Yaykyi and Kyaunggon Townships of Pathein District, Hinthada, Zalun,
Laymyethna, Myanaung, Kyangin and Ingapu Townships of Hinthada District,
Myaungmya, Einme, Labutta, Wakhema and Mawlamyinegyun Townships of Myaungmya
District, Maubin, Pantanaw, Nyaungdon and Danubyu Townships of Maubin District
and Pyapon, Bogalay, Kyaiklat and Daedaye Townships of Pyapon District
totalling 26 townships of Ayewady Division. At the meeting  speakers tabled
and seconded two motions calling for safeguarding and maintaining economic
development and better conditions of food, clothing and shelter needs of the
people and maintaining and safeguarding stability of the state which has
already been achieved. 
(2)		Attitude of Political Parties 

		Today, a translation of the declaration on the attitude of Mro (a) Khami
National Unity Organization released on 26-10-98 states as follows:

Mro (a) Khami National Unity Organization 
Kyauktaw, Rakhine State
													Dated: 26-10-98

Subject: 	Declaration on the attitude of the Mro (a) Khami National Unity
Organization of Kyauktaw, 		Rakhine State, in connection with the acts of the
National League for Democracy

1.	Mro (a) Khami National Unity Organization issues the following declaration
on its attitude in connection with the declaration No. 58 (9/98) issued on
16-9-98 by the NLD.

2.	Our party is desirous of progress of all the national races including Mro
(a) Khami nationals and Rakhine nationals residing in Rakhine State. The
ruling Tatmadaw government is carrying out tasks within the framework of law
and at the same time striving for the all-round development of States and
Divisions including border areas to establish a genuine democratic nation.
3.	Efforts made for the establishment of a genuine democratic nation and
bringing about all-round national development are delayed and dimmed due to
the acts of NLD to obstruct all undertakings of the Tatmadaw government. The
NLD is said to be attempting to call the Pyithu Hluttaw and form the Pyithu
Hluttaw representative committee with the pretension that other
parties/organizations have supported their acts of opposition..
4.	Mro (a) Khami National Unity Organization does not in any way support the
acts of the NLD which is hindering national progress. It does not support the
NLD's formation of the Pyithu Hluttaw representative committee and call for
the convening of the Pyithu Hluttaw. It will support only the programme of
building a genuine democratic nation through convening of the National
Convention by the Tatmadaw government.																			Sd.
(U San Tha Aung)												Chairman 
Representative-elect
 of Mro (a) Khami National Unity Organization
Rakhine State

(3)		64 MTA Remnants Exchange Arms for Peace
		Realizing that their destructive acts did not benefit the nation at all and
understanding the genuine good-will and correct endeavours of the government,
remaining armed groups have been exchanging arms for peace individually or in
groups. The government is building model villages and houses, reclaiming land
for agriculture and livestock breeding farms and industries on manageable
scale for the security of life and peaceful livelihood of those who have
exchanged arms for peace and their families. Commanding Officer Aik Lun and
Deputy Commanding Officer Bo Ngo and 62 members of remaining MTA group
exchanged arms for peace at a forward camp of Triangle Region Command area on
24 October. Regional Commander of Monghsat Station and officers cordially
greeted the troops who exchanged arms for peace. Then, CO Aik Lun begged the
people to forgive his past deeds. Officials provided gifts and cash assistance
and fulfilled the food, clothing and shelter needs of the members.
(4)		Myanmar Delegation Leaves for Japan
		A Myanmar delegation led by Secretary of Myanmar Investment Commission left
for Japan  by air on 28 October evening to attend the Fifth Message from Asia:
In Search for a New Path conference.
(5)		National Convention Convening Commission Holds Coord Meeting
		The National Convention Convening Commission held its coordination meeting
at the meeting hall of NCCC at 2 pm on 28 October. National Convention
Convening Work Committee and National Convention Convening Managemant
Committee reported the meeting on the National Convention matters. The
Commission members took part in the discussions.
(6)		Commerce Secretary of Republic of India Calls on Deputy Prime Minister
		Commerce Secretary of the Republic of India Mr PP Prabhu who is a deputy
minister level in the Ministry of Commerce of India and party, accompanied by
Ambassador of the Republic of India Mr Shyam Saran, paid a courtesy call on
Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman  of Myanmar Investment Commission at his
office at 11:30 am on 28 October. They discussed prospects of bilateral
economic cooperation between Myanmar and India and investment.  The delegation
also called on Minister for Commerce Maj-Gen Kyaw than at his office at 3 pm
on the same day. The Indian delegation and Myanmar side led by Deputy Minister
Commodore Myo Tint held a meeting on commercial promotion between Myanmar and
India at the Ministry of Commerce.
 
Visit of the U.N Assistant Secretary General
		The Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations Organization Mr.
Alvaro de Soto arrived Yangon on 27 October.  During his visit the Assistant
Secretary General called on the Secretary -1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Ohn Gyaw
and Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office
Brig-Gen D.O. Abel.
		At the meeting with Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt which took place on 28 October, the
Secretary-1 clarified the current political, social and economic situation of
Myanmar.  Mr. Alvaro de Soto also conveyed the wishes and position of the
Secretary General Mr. Kofi Annan regarding  the Union of Myanmar, and then
exchanged  views in a cordial atmosphere. The meeting was reported to be
constructive and fruitful.

		It is learnt that Mr. Abero de Soto also met Daw Aung San Su Kyi and some
Central Executive Committee members of National League for Democracy.

More NLD Members Return Home After A Successful View Exchange with the
Government on Maintaining and Safeguarding Peace, Stability and National
Security
		More Members of the National League for Democracy return home after a
successful 
meeting with the Government on issues concerning efforts to  working together
toward safeguarding national unity, stability and peace in Myanmar. The
meetings are being held in a cordial atmosphere in Government guest houses
with active participation from NLD members. 
 
		Many of those invited for the talks have returned home in recent weeks. On
Ocotober 29, U Chit San, U Maung Kyi, U Tin Maung Win, U Yu Sein, U Khin Aung,
U Aye Ko Ko, Daw Nyunt Yee, Daw Tin Tin Aye, Daw Htay Htay Yee, U Thein Myint,
U Hla Myaing, U thaung Shwe, U San Myint, U Tha Sint, U Myint Soe returned
home.
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