might and main in equip themselves with saying ‘blood is thicker catastrophe, ministers groups headed for the organizations. Since the purified water,It seems to me after the storm Nargis, our country is more lively and the people have come to loving-kindness, goodwill and cohesion all the more, thus reflecting the than water’. It was very encouraging to note that soon after the under the leadership of the Prime Minister making themselves into storm-affected areas and carried out relief and reconstruction tasks with concert with local people, national entrepreneurs, servicemen and social natural disaster abated, the people of the states and divisions, entrepreneurs, merchants, and social organizations have been donating emergency supplies, vegetables, clothes and household utensils with great generosity and in bulk. That is a testament to the fact that four kinds of cardinal virtues flourish in Myanmar, a Buddhist country.
storm-hit areas including National DisasterMembers of the Red Cross Society, and specialists, doctors and nurses went down to the rural areas, and since then, they have been providing health care to local people. That shows the people of our country are helpful to each other. I would say that the efforts the people have been making with patriotic spirit, nationalistic fervour and Union Spirit to realize a national duty are remedying the devastating consequences of the storm. When the relief and rehabilitation works were in full swing, Head of State Senior General Than Shwe started to make field trips to the storm-affected areas and comforted the victims. Being a visionary leader with vast experience, the Head of State assessed the performances of the Preparedness Central Committee and gave guidance on more effective ways.
Vice-Chairman of the Prime Minister GeneralDuring the trips, he gave effective encouragements that would always be in the mind of the storm victims and created conditions that will bring benefits to the affected areas in the long run. In a bid to comply with the work guidelines of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe, State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in- Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Maung Aye made a trip to the storm-hit areas from 1 to 4 June. Vice- Senior General Maung Aye was accompanied by Thein Sein, SPDC Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, SPDC Members Lt- Gen Aung Htwe and Lt- Gen Tin Aye, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Soe Thein, Commander-in- Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Myat Hein, Lt-Gen Myint Hlaing and Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee member ministers, senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence, and deputy ministers. During the trip, Vice- Senior General Maung Aye visited the relief camps in Kungyangon Township in Yangon Division and seven townships in Ayeyawady Divisions at the rate of two townships a day, cordially greeted storm victims individually and family-wise and fulfilled the requirements.
Besides, he implemented shortterm programmes in the interests of the storm victims as well as longterm programmes in the interests of the areas. So, it is fair to say that the trip of Vice-Senior General Maung Aye brought great benefits to the areas and the victims. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party left Yangon by helicopter and arrived at Kyaiklat in Ayeyawady Division at 8.20 am on 1 June. He inspected by car the repaired roads in the town, and progress of reconstruction of the houses. At the Golden Jubilee Hall in Kyaiklat, Minister Maj-Gen Soe Naing gave an account of progress of reconstruction and development tasks in the township. In response, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye asked questions for further details and gave instructions on the tasks. During his visit to the township people’s hospital, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye consoled the victim patients and encouraged the doctors, nurses and officials. Next, he inspected by car the conditions of the town and Myoma Market and greeted local people. On arrival at Pyapon, Vice- Senior General Maung Aye inspected progress of reconstruction works and Pyapon Bridge. Next, he visited the camp next to the bridge in which medical treatment was being given to local people including members of the Sangha in the tents, and greeted members of the Defence Services Medical Services, and Indian medical team
and officials.
At the town hall of Pyapon, Minister Maj-Gen Soe Naing reported on progress of reconstruction
and development undertakings with the use of audiovisual aids. In response, Vice- Senior General Maung Aye assessed the report. Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein gave an account of fishing equipment the ministry and the Myanmar Fishery Federation would provide for the fishermen to lead a normal life again. Next, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspected progress of reconstruction of Pyapon District People’s Hospital, and gave instructions on tasks to upgrade the medical facility to a 200-bed one. In the afternoon, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party arrived at Sethsan Relief Camp in Bogale Township and greeted storm victims. And Vice- Senior General Maung Aye met with villagers and explained arrangements for giving a helping hand to storm victims. Local people were pleased with the pledge of Vice-Senior General Maung Aye. On arrival at the relief camp in Kadonkani Village, Pyapon Township by helicopter, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party looked into opening of health care centres, providing medical treatment to local people and arrival and distribution of relief items. After that, they viewed the accommodation of storm victims of Kyunthaya Village, Bogale Township, in shelter boxes and consoled them. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye met local people of Kadonkani Village and explained arrangements for fulfilling storm victims with necessary requirements. At 1.30 pm, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party left for Pathein by helicopter and they viewed the prevailing situation of storm-hit regions from the helicopter.
and officials.
At the town hall of Pyapon, Minister Maj-Gen Soe Naing reported on progress of reconstruction
and development undertakings with the use of audiovisual aids. In response, Vice- Senior General Maung Aye assessed the report. Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein gave an account of fishing equipment the ministry and the Myanmar Fishery Federation would provide for the fishermen to lead a normal life again. Next, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspected progress of reconstruction of Pyapon District People’s Hospital, and gave instructions on tasks to upgrade the medical facility to a 200-bed one. In the afternoon, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party arrived at Sethsan Relief Camp in Bogale Township and greeted storm victims. And Vice- Senior General Maung Aye met with villagers and explained arrangements for giving a helping hand to storm victims. Local people were pleased with the pledge of Vice-Senior General Maung Aye. On arrival at the relief camp in Kadonkani Village, Pyapon Township by helicopter, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party looked into opening of health care centres, providing medical treatment to local people and arrival and distribution of relief items. After that, they viewed the accommodation of storm victims of Kyunthaya Village, Bogale Township, in shelter boxes and consoled them. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye met local people of Kadonkani Village and explained arrangements for fulfilling storm victims with necessary requirements. At 1.30 pm, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party left for Pathein by helicopter and they viewed the prevailing situation of storm-hit regions from the helicopter.
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