Vice‑President U Nyo Saw Inspects Development Projects in Myeik, Dawei

 

Vice-President U Nyo Saw, accompanied by Union Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development U Myo Zaw Thein, Lt-Gen Kyaw Lin Maung from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army), Taninthayi Region Chief Minister U Zaw Naing Oo, Commander of the Coastal Region Command Brig-Gen Ye Win Aung, deputy ministers and officials, yesterday morning inspected work processes of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) in Myeik of Taninthayi Region including the production of import-substitute canned fish of Myanmar Makro Industry Company Limited, the operation of 100-tonne OK Yadana advanced rice mill and milling of rice.

The Vice-President observed the progress of implementing the project to build the fish auction market and fishery measures in Myeik, and the trading of fish, shrimps and marine products at the auction market.

In the afternoon, the Vice-President looked into the water flow of Dawei River and the site designated for setting adrift traditional Dawei alms-bowls. He also viewed the operation of the Shwe Okaw Dawei traditional weaving factory, which produces assorted men’s sarongs with the use of solar energy and the production of assorted cakes at Kyaw Kyaw Bakery. The Vice-President inspected the site chosen for construction of the Advanced Dawei Market. The Regional Chief Minister and officials reported on their respective sectors.

The Vice-President paid homage to Lawkamarazein Pagoda in Dawei and visited it.

He also attended the ceremony to meet the regional chief ministers, regional ministers and departmental officials at the Region Government Office.

At the meeting, the Vice-President emphasized to address the necessary requirements to successfully implement the guidance provided by the President during his visit to Taninthayi Region on developing the regional economy, promoting the agriculture and livestock sectors, and producing and exporting MSME products.

He also called for support to promote the development of MSME businesses based on agriculture and livestock breeding; conduct research to expand coffee and cocoa cultivation, which have international market potential; make concerted efforts to ensure regional self-sufficiency in rice and edible oil; encourage the expansion of livestock farming suitable for local conditions; provide the necessary assistance for post-disaster recovery in Launglon; and promptly implement preparedness and preventive measures, according to the respective sectors, against natural disasters that could result from the El Niño climate phenomenon.

The regional chief ministers reported on the accomplishment of the guidance given by the Head of State, agriculture and livestock farming tasks in the region, local food security, trade and incomes in years, outbreaks of natural disasters, rescue and rehabilitation measures, and plans. The Union minister and deputy ministers added the supplementary reports.

After responding to the discussions, the Vice-President coordinated necessary measures.

MNA/TTA

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