Myanmar Convention Centre opens in Yangon

YANGON, 6 March - Hailing the 59th Anniversary Armed Forces Day, Myanmar Convention Centre in Mayangon Township, here was opened this morning, attended by Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt.

The centre was built by Yangon City Development Committee.

The opening ceremony, held at the centre, was also attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Soe Win, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, ministers, the Yangon Mayor, deputy ministers, the vice mayor, chairmen and members of social organizations, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, YCDC members, officials and guests.

Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and YCDC Chairman Yangon Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin formally opened the centre.

Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt unveiled its signboard.

Speaking on the occasion, the mayor said that Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe gave guidance to YCDC to construct a multi-purpose building for Yangon to have the characteristics of an international level city. The committee also received instructions from Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt to facilitate the work of implementing the project.

The main building occupies 1.1 acres of land in the eight-acre compound, where a 300-seat restaurant, a parking lot and a lawn complete with flowers are located. The ground floor houses a 192-foot by 128-foot hall, with a 64-foot wide stage, which can seat 2,500 people. The car park can accommodate 500 cars and the lawn can be used for outdoor receptions and entertainment programmes. Moreover indoor receptions and entertainment programmes can be also held in the building. International level conferences, seminars and workshops can be organized in the main hall. Besides, the building and its compound can be used for holding international trade fairs. The Prime Minister has given instructions to YCDC to make Yangon a modern city were commercial, trade, financial, banking and administrative institutions can run their businesses smoothly and conveniently; to fulfil all the health and socio-economic needs of the city dwellers; and to understand its importance in various sectors.

The Prime Minister and party inspected the centre.