On the occasion, the Gen­eral delivered a speech, saying that the younger generation must understand the vital im­portance of the nation’s land, territorial waters, and airspace to become youths capable of safeguarding the State.

He noted that through na­val and aviation youth training courses, they are expected to contribute to national defence tasks, develop strong morale, discipline, and physical fitness, cultivate the habit of working collectively in unity, nurture and enhance the interests and tal­ents of young people, and foster greater conviction and patriotic spirit among the new genera­tion of youths, thereby helping to produce human resources for the future of the State and Tatmadaw.

He underscored that all youth have to know that their strength is the best for sustain­ability of the State and efforts to modernize the nation.

The General highlighted that education is the best com­panion for a person to live and stand as an individual who is both intellectually accomplished and morally upright. It is ed­ucation that shapes and culti­vates the intellect capable of discerning and judging right from wrong.

He explained that countries rich in educated people are standing at the forefront of the world today. In order to achieve such leadership, humanity has continued its efforts and inno­vations under the guidance of education, resulting in progress advancing step by step and en­abling people to live with a high standard of living.

The General urged youths to firmly build their moral foun­dation to be strong. They have to always forge patriotic spirit and love for the country to remain constantly alive and awakened in their hearts.

Moreover, he deeply urged the youth to begin striving and preparing themselves from now on so that, as a new generation filled with patriotism and love for the country, they will be able to shoulder and carry out the responsibilities of the State in the future.

The General and the youth exchanged commemorative gifts. Two trainees from the mar­itime and aviation courses re­counted their experiences from the courses and spoke words of thanks.

The General gave a tea par­ty to those youths, supervisors and instructors. The Myawady Entertainment Troupe per­formed song entertainment. The General cordially greeted the trainees, supervisors and instructors.

Before the ceremony, the youth trainees viewed round arms and weapons produced by the Myanmar Tatmadaw, Tatmadaw uniforms, commu­nication devices produced by the Myanmar Tatmadaw, scale models of vessels, naval equip­ment, aircraft and helicopter scale models, pilot suits and equipment, and simulators of flying aircraft.

Also, present at the cere­mony were Daw Nilar, the wife of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Deputy Com­mander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Kyaw Swa Lin and his wife Daw Nang Kue Ku, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Ad­miral Htein Win and his wife, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Tun Win and his wife, the Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) and his wife, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Command­er-in-Chief and their wives, and guests. — MNA/TTA