Endeavours being made for development of economic and social infrastructures and
for smooth political transition

Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win

Vietnam regards Myanmar as trusted friend, wishes to enhance existing and
future bilateral relations

President Mr Tran Duc Luong

YANGON, 10 April — Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen Soe Win called on President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Mr Tran Duc Luong at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi at 3.45 pm on 7 April.

Present on the occasion were Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Tin Naing Thein, Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Minister for Cooperatives Col Zaw Min, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Thu, Myanmar Ambassador to the SRV U Tin Latt,

Director-General of the Prime Minister’s Office U Soe Tint and heads of departments.

President Mr Tran Duc Luong was accompanied by Chairman of the President’s Office Mr Nguyen Van Chien, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Le Cong Phung and senior officials.

In the discussions, Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win said his visit was to promote friendship and cooperation between the two countries. He praised Vietnam for its economic progress. He said concerted efforts are being made on self-reliance basis for development of all sectors in his country and achievements have been made.

He said tasks are being carried out for transformation of centralized economy into market-oriented economy, especially, rights are given to do business in export and import and private sectors. Private and cooperative enterprises play a vital role in production sector, he said.

Endeavours are being made for development of economic and social infrastructures and for smooth political transition. Success has been gained after the implementation of the policies laid down. At the National Convention discussions are being made for sharing of executive, judicial and legislative powers between central government and states and regions, he added.

We accept that national solidarity and internal political stability is important. If there is no outside interference through various ways and means, rapid progress will be made. Nations like Vietnam, an old friend, understand our country and continued efforts are to be made for success in accord with the seven-point Road Map, he added.

President Mr Tran Duc Luong said that Myanmar is not a country sharing the border with Vietnam. However, he regards Myanmar as a close neighbour. Both nations had the same experience on national struggle. Vietnam regards Myanmar as a trusted friendly nation and wishes to enhance the existing and future relations, he added.

He noticed that Myanmar people have enjoyed developments in economic and social sectors under the leadership of the State Peace and Development Council led by Senior General Than Shwe. He also learnt that economic growth rate is on the increase and thanked Myanmar for its support of Vietnam’s admission to WTO. He spoke of the need for nations upstream Mekong River not to harm the interests of those nations from lower Mekong River in exploiting marine resources in the river.

Continuing, he said, Vietnam supported Myanmar at the regional and international meetings, especially, admission to the ASEAN and ASEM held the previous year. He said he believes that after laying down the seven-point Road Map by the State Peace and Development Council, introduction of democracy in the country will be successful. Peace and stability is very important for a nation, he emphasized.

Source: "The New Light Of Myanmar", www.myanmar.com/nlm/
 

Myanmar-SRV discussions further cemented friendship and
cooperation between the two countries
Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win discusses with Vietnamese counterpart

YANGON, 10 April— The Myanmar goodwill delegation led by Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen Soe Win, together with Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Mr Phan Van Khai and party, after attending the welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, arrived at the Government Office at 10.20 am on 7 April.

First, Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win and Vietnamese Prime Minister Mr Phan Van Khai had a documentary photo taken in front of the hall where the discussion would be held.

Next, the two Prime Ministers met in the parlour.

At 10.30 am, the meeting of the Union of Myanmar and the SRV was held at the meeting hall of the Office of the Government. Also present together with Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win were Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Tin Naing Thein, Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Minister for Cooperatives Col Zaw Min, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Thu, Myanmar Ambassador to SRV U Tin Latt, Director-General U Soe Tint at the Prime Minister’s Office and departmental heads.

The Vietnamese Prime Minister was accompanied by Minister at the Office of Government Mr Doan Mang Giao, Minister for Culture and Information Mr Pham Quang Nghi, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Le Cong Phung, Deputy Minister for Trade Mr Phan The Rue, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Mr Drep Kinh Tan and senior officers.

At the discussions, Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win delivered an address, saying that the Union of Myanmar and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam have the same background history. In retrospect, the two countries have had friendly relationship with exchange of goodwill visits of the leaders of the two countries. During the goodwill visits, they signed agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries. For ensuring promotion of bilateral trade, a joint trade committee was formed. The trade volume between the two countries multiplied about three times in 2003 compared with that in 2002. Furthermore, evidence of more progress had been seen in 2004. Thus, the Government always invites foreign investments to Myanmar. The Prime Minister added that he invites entrepreneurs from Vietnam to invest in Myanmar. He said that he believed today’s discussions would be further cementing friendly relationship and cooperation between the two countries. And, more cooperation will be carried out in the two countries.

In his address, Vietnamese Prime Minister Mr Phan Van Khai said that the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, being a friend of Myanmar, observes progress of Myanmar without losing sight. It was known that they recognized internal stability and building the country, implementation of the seven-step Road Map and successful completion of the second meeting of the National Convention.

The Vietnam realized the sanctions imposed on Myanmar in the name of democracy and human rights as it has been subject to sanctions posed by western nations. Vietnam, on its part, opposes such acts. He believed Myanmar would reach the peaceful and stable democratic society it desires under the collective leadership headed by Senior General Than Shwe. He disclosed that Vietnam’s foreign policy is to enhance cooperation with Myanmar based on friendship. He said that Vietnam always expresses gratitude to Myanmar Government and people for their support of Vietnam’s independence struggle. He added that cooperation between the two countries is to be enhanced.
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Source: "The New Light Of Myanmar", www.myanmar.com/nlm/
 

Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win calls on General Secretary
of Communist Party of Socialist Republic of Vietnam

YANGON, 10 April — Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen Soe Win, who was on a goodwill visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, called on Mr Nong Duc Manh, General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at the headquarters of the party in Hanoi on 7 April morning.

Also present at the call were Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Tin Naing Thein, Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Minister for Cooperatives Col Zaw Min, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Thu, Myanmar Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam U Tin Latt, Director General of the Prime Minister's Office U Soe Tint and departmental heads, Leader of External Affairs Department of Central Party Committee Mr Nguyen Van Son, Assistant General Secretary Mr Ho Tien Nghi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Le Cong Phung and high-ranking officials.

At the call, Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win said the purpose of his visit to Vietnam was to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two nations. He said the Vietnam Communist Party deserves to be congratulated on its efforts to raise the living standard of Vietnamese people. Likewise, Myanmar is striving its utmost to develop the sectors of politics, economy and social affairs, and significant success has been achieved due to these efforts. The Prime Minister added that the Union Solidarity and Development Association is also actively cooperating with the government in nation-building tasks. And the country has always placed emphasis on ensuring peace and stability and national consolidation.

He went on to say that national economy is increasing more than 8.5 percent in each year. Now the National Convention is in progress as a first step after the seven-point Road Map of the State has been laid down. The country’s ultimate goal is to build up a peaceful, modern and developed discipline-flourishing democratic nation. All in all, the Prime Minister said he is grateful to the good neighbours for their support and understanding of Myanmar.

Next, Mr Nong Duc Manh said the Prime Minister’s goodwill visit coincides with the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Reciprocal visits of senior officials indicate that there has been a traditional relationship between the two countries for decades. He said that he understands the difficulties Myanmar is facing now. He added that it is heartening to note that Myanmar has achieved significant success in political, economic and social sectors and is exercising open-door policies. He said he believed that Myanmar will achieve its goal of a peaceful, modern and developed nation. Vietnam is a sincere and good neighbour of Myanmar. Vietnam is safe-guarding sovereignty and adhering to the principles of non-interference and mutually beneficial cooperation, he said.

Source: "The New Light Of Myanmar", www.myanmar.com/nlm/
 

Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win attends welcoming ceremony in Vietnam

YANGON, 10 April — At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Mr Phan Van Khai, Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen Soe Win accompanied by Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Tin Naing Thein, Mini-ster for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Mini-ster for Cooperatives Col Zaw Min, Deputy Mini-ster for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Thu and departmental heads arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at 9.10 am local time on 7 April.

First, Myanmar Ambassador to SRV U Tin Latt and Governor of Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of SRV Mr Nguyen Thanh Sam welcomed the Members of Myanmar Delegation on board.

The Prime Mini-ster and party were welcomed by Deputy Mini-ster for Foreign Affairs of SRV Mr Le Cong Phung, Vice-Chairman of Office of the Government Mr Nguyen Van Lam, members of reception group, Myanmar Ambassador U Tin Latt and wife Daw Htwe Htwe Mya and staff of Myanmar Embassy and office of Military Attaché.

Later, a Myanmar girl presented a bouquet to the Prime Minister who alighted from the aircraft.

To attend the welcoming ceremony, the Prime Minister and party, arrived in a motorcade, at Presidential Palace where Prime Minister of SRV Mr Phan Van Khai cordially greeted them. A Vietnamese girl presented a bouquet to the Myanmar Prime Minister.

Then, Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win and Prime Minister Mr Phan Van Khai went to the dais and took the salute of the Guard of Honour.

At the time, the State Band played the anthems of the Union of Myanamr and Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The two Prime Ministers then inspected the Guard of Honour.

Prime Minister of SRV Mr Phan Van Khai presented the ministers, the deputy ministers and senior officials to the Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win.

Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win also presented the members of Myanmar delegation to the Vietnamese counterpart .

Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win cordially greeted the Ambassadors from the ASEAN countries.

Source: "The New Light Of Myanmar", www.myanmar.com/nlm/
 

 Vietnamese Prime Minister hosts dinner in honour of
Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win and party

YANGON, 10 April — Myanmar Delegation led by Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win of the Union of Myanmar on a goodwill visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was hosted a dinner by Prime Minister Mr Phan Van Khai of the SRV at the State Guest House in Hanoi at 7 pm on 7 April.

Also present at the dinner were the ministers, the deputy foreign minister, the Myanmar Ambassador and departmental heads.

Prime Minister Mr Phan Van Khai of the SRV was accompanied by the ministers, the deputy ministers, senior officials and the ambassadors from ASEAN countries.

At the dinner, the two Prime Ministers proposed toasts.

During the dinner, the artistes of Vietnamese cultural troupe entertained the guests with the songs.

Next, Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win and party arrived back at Hanoi Daewoo Hotel in Hanoi.

Source: "The New Light Of Myanmar", www.myanmar.com/nlm/
 

Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win leaves for Cambodia

YANGON, 10 April — Myanmar Delegation led by Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win of the Union of Myanmar on an official visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam went to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi at 8 am local time on 8 April to leave for Cambodia.

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the SRV Le Cong Phung, Vice-Chairman of Office of the Government Mr Nguyen Van Lam and party, Myanmar Ambassador U Tin Latt and wife Daw Htwe Htwe Mya and staff of Myanmar Embassy and office of Military Attaché bade farewell to the Prime Minister and party at the airport. The Prime Minister and party left for Cambodia by special flight.

Source: "The New Light Of Myanmar", www.myanmar.com/nlm/
 

Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win and party visit most ancient university of Vietnam

YANGON, 10 April — Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen Soe Win and party visited the most ancient university of Vietnam built in 17th century AD in Hanoi at 5 pm on 7 April. Prime Minister Lt-Gen Soe Win and party were welcomed by officials of the Cultural Department. The officials explained ancient stone inscription and literature in the university.

Next, Vietnamese traditional cultural troupe entertained the Myanmar delegation with traditional music.

Source: "The New Light Of Myanmar", www.myanmar.com/nlm/

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