Tatmadaw has consistently acted in the national interest, irrespective of the government in power.
Senior General Min Aung
Hlaing stressed that everyone must move forward in unity with a strong spirit
of the Union in following the path of democracy.
Acting President of the
Republic of the Union of Myanmar and State Security and Peace Commission
Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing yesterday afternoon said so at the
meetings with departmental officials and town elders at relevant halls in Lahe
and Leshi of the Naga Self-Administered Zone in Sagaing Region separately to
discuss regional development undertakings.
On their arrival in
Lahe and Leshi, the Senior General, his wife and party were warmly welcomed by
residents.
The Senior General
separately held meetings in the relevant halls to discuss regional development
measures.
Local authorities
reported on regional data and development undertakings in Leshi and Lahe, the
Naga Self-Administered Zone, requests to form a disaster management centre,
fulfillment for better telecommunications, border trade measures, sufficient
supply of electricity in the urban area and rural area of Leshi, needs to build
an advanced water tank and modern machinery for supply of water to Matugi
hydropower plant, cooperation of residents with local authorities in ensuring
peace and stability of Naga region, thanks of residents for opening the
Chindwin Bridge (Htamanthi), and improvement for the Htamanthi-Leshi-Summara
route to be used in all seasons.
The regional chief
minister, Union ministers and deputy ministers explained fulfillment for smooth
communication in Lahe region, granting students from Naga region to attend the
Agriculture and Livestock Institute (Homalin) for development of agriculture
and livestock farms as a special issue, reclamation of the highland farmlands,
opening of the industrial, agricultural and livestock basic education high
schools in Naga region, a plan to build a multi-purpose hall depending on the
land plot, implementation of transport projects in financial years,
construction of the traditional grounds, and arrangements to extand
departmental establishments.
In his response, the Senior General delivered a speech, saying that
arrangements would continue to be made to construct a festival ground and a
multi-purpose hall in Lahe for the holding of traditional festivals. Priority
would be given to improving transport links within the Naga region,
particularly the roads connecting the area to mainland regions. In efforts to
facilitate smoother transportation, he announced that the Chindwin Bridge
(Htamanthi) had been successfully opened today.
He stated that, in
terms of politics, although there may be a change in the elected government
every five years, civil servants will continue to carry out their duties and
responsibilities. Likewise, Tatmadaw has always acted in the best interest of
the nation, regardless of which government is in power. He pointed out that
everyone should work together to ensure the peace and stability of their region
and to promote social and economic development.
He urged that in
following the path of democracy, everyone must move forward in unity with a
strong spirit of the Union. He encouraged fostering this Union spirit so that
efforts can be carried out in the best interest of the nation.
He stated that, as the
Naga region is difficult to access, road improvement and upgrading projects
have been carried out each financial year to ensure better transport.
Similarly, efforts are being made to make the road connecting the Lahe and
Nanyun areas accessible throughout all seasons, aimed at linking the region to
the mainland.
Regarding the need for
doctors at Lahe Township Hospital, he emphasized that since 2012, due to the
demand for medical doctors in the Naga region, Tatmadaw has been sending
specialist doctors. He added that if there is a continuing need, they will send
additional doctors as necessary.
Regarding the need for
teachers in schools, the Senior General underscored that there is a greater
demand for junior assistant teachers. Measures will be taken to fill these
teaching positions. He noted that the industrial, agricultural and livestock
basic education high schools have been established in the Naga region to
produce human resources for the agriculture and livestock sectors. If those
students complete the agricultural and livestock basic education high schools,
they should attend the Agriculture and Livestock Institute in Homalin to secure
diploma certificates.
He highlighted that food security in the Leshi and Lahe regions is an urgent
and important need. Therefore, highland farmlands will be reclaimed without
fail, and necessary irrigation will be provided to support agricultural
activities.
Regarding the livestock
breeding sector, he said that agricultural and livestock products produced
within the region can also be used to support MSME manufacturing businesses,
thereby increasing the region’s income.
The Senior General
presented gifts for departmental officials from Lahe and Leshi townships. The
chairman of the Naga Self-Administered Zone Leading Body and officials
decorated the Senior General with a Naga traditional turban, a shawl and
traditional gifts.
Also, present at the
meetings were Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, the wife of the Senior General, Commission
Secretary General Ye Win Oo and his wife, Union ministers, Sagaing Region Chief
Minister U Myat Kyaw, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief
and their wives, the commander of North-West Command and deputy ministers
officials and ethnic people.
MNA/TTA
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