Work Undertakings: Observing pearl cultivation & meeting with Salon people

Tanintharyi Region Chief Minister U Zaw Naing Oo, accompanied by the Region Ministers for Electricity, Energy, Industry and Transportation, and Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, as well as regional officials, visited pearl cultivation farms in Kawthaung Township on the morning of November 3rd to inspect their operations.

First, the Chief Minister and party visited the pearl cultivation farms operated by Myanmar Pearl Enterprise and Myanmar Andaman Pearl Co., Ltd. on St Luke Island, Bell Pearl Myanmar Co., Ltd., Shwe Kyun Pearl Farm, and Oriental Pearl Co., Ltd. on Jalan Island. They observed the various stages of pearl cultivation and production at the farms. Officials from the respective farms also gave presentations on their operations, during which the Chief Minister provided necessary guidance and instructions.

In the afternoon, the Chief Minister and party visited Jalan Village and paid their respects to the Sayadaw of Nyein Chan Aung Monastery. They enquired about religious affairs and discussed ways to coordinate efforts to address difficulties and requirements concerning communications, education and healthcare. They also offered donations to the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha.

The Chief Minister and party then met cordially with members of the Salon ethnic community in Jalan Village and presented cash donations. They also distributed books and stationery to schoolchildren.

Afterwards, they visited the Basic Education Post-Primary School in the village and discussed with the relevant officials, measures to address the difficulties and needs of students and teachers.