THE opening ceremony of Deda­lu Bridge on Pyapon-Kyonka­dun-Dawnyein-Ama Road in Pyapon Township, Ayeyawady Region, was held yesterday morning, as a gesture of hailing the Diamond Jubilee Independ­ence Day.

The ceremony was attend­ed by State Administration Council Member Mahn Nyein Maung, Chief Minister of Ay­eyawady Region U Tin Maung Win, Commander Brig-Gen Kyi Khaing of South-West Com­mand, Deputy Minister U Win Pe of the Ministry of Construc­tion, officials and town elders.

SAC Member Mahn Nye­in Maung, in his speech, said that the development of the transport sector, a key require­ment for the development of a region, is being prioritized by the government to advance the standard of living for My­anmar nationals. He requested the officials to cooperate and point out the need for the use of public funds for the implemen­tation of projects and whether it is beneficial for the region or not.

Agriculture, marine prod­uct industry, livestock, fishing industries, salt production, Thinpyu mat business and Pathein parasol production thrives in the Ayeyawady Re­gion, the main rice-producing region of Myanmar. The region had to rely mainly on the sea route before. Thus, the upgrad­ing and construction works for roads and bridges are being done to facilitate transport be­tween regions, he added.

Afterwards, the deputy minister for construction clar­ified the construction of the Dedalu bridge and a resident expressed words of gratitude.

Then, the chief minister and officials opened the bridge by cutting the ribbon, and SAC Member Mahn Nyein Maung pressed the electric button to unveil the commemorative stone plaque of the Dedalu Bridge.

Finally, the guests sprayed scented water on the plaque and observed the bridge, it is learnt.

MNA/CT

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