UNION Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture U Ko Ko visited the International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University and paid homage to Acting Pro-Rector of the University Sayadaw Agga Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Agga Maha Kammatthana Cariya Mahadhammakatika Bahujanahitadhara Dr Bhaddanta Chekinda yesterday morning in Yangon.

During the visit, the Union Minister explained the country’s current situation and activities, the conditions under which efforts will be made for the development of the religion and propagation of Buddha Sasana.

The Union Minister and party listened to the advice of the Sayadaw and looked around the university. He gave necessary instructions while the university’s Pro-Rector (Admin) explained the university’s teaching and management.

Afterwards, they arrived at the National University of Arts and Culture (Yangon).They discussed the ethnic music and ethnic dance teaching included in the university’s goal with the Rector, the Pro-Rector, Professors and Associate Professors. During the discussion, he instructed in detail the systemic teaching of ethnic music and dances.

The Union Minister also met the university staff and instructed to take responsibility and follow the civil service regulations.

MNA

(Translated by EPPA)

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