EXECUTIVE Chief of the National Defence and Security Council U Aung Lin Dwe, accompanied by Union Ministers and relevant officials, arrived at Loikaw Airport yesterday to attend the 74th Kayah State Day, which falls on 15 January.
The Executive Chief and party were welcomed by Kayah State Chief Minister U Sein Oo, officials and Kayah cultural dance troupes.
They visited the Kyaung Htaing Monastic training school, paid homage to Kyaung Htaing Sayadaw, and donated offerings for the monasteries in Loikaw.
They then visited Thiri Mingala Taungdaw (Taungkwe Zedi) and donated cash.
At noon, they attended the opening ceremony of the New Thiri Mingala Market.
After the ceremonial procedures, the Executive Chief stated that, in line with the policies of the Head of State, the damaged areas had been restored and improved to a condition better than before, allowing Loikaw to be seen like a newly built city. For stability and peace in the state, it is necessary for the government, the people, and the Tatmadaw to work together on security matters. Moreover, if the government and the people cooperate for the development of the state, development will surely be achieved. As Loikaw is a city with favourable natural conditions, and if everyone works together, it will become a city far more developed and improved than now.
He inspected the market compound and cordially greeted the locals.
He proceeded to the 500-bed general hospital to meet with the medical staff. The superintendent reported on the work plans of the hospital and played the video record of maintenance on the hospital that was destroyed by the insurgents.
The Executive Chief donated K5 million for the hospital. The Executive Chief and party comforted the patients, provided them with supplements and cash, and observed the hospital compound.
They visited Loikaw Baptist Church, and met with pasters of six churches and presented foodstuffs and cash.
They finally attended the award-giving ceremony of the ethnic traditional dance competition held in commemoration of the 74th Kayah State Day, and presented prizes to the winners. — MNA/KTZH
