THE Ministry of Ethnic Affairs held its 10th anniversary ceremony yesterday morning at the ministry’s meeting hall. Union Minister Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, Deputy Minister U Zaw Aye Maung, senior officials and staff attended the event.
During the ceremony, attendees observed the five precepts and donated alms to monks led by Sayadaw U Baw Bana from Ottarathiri Township.
The Union minister said that the ministry has been cooperating with the Ministry of Education since the 2017–2018 academic year to expand the teaching of ethnic languages. The ministry has also implemented translation projects, produced documentaries, organized study tours and conducted vocational training programmes, including the establishment of a vocational training centre in Shan State.
The minister urged staff to follow civil service rules and further improve their performance before presenting financial assistance to staff members. The ceremony concluded with traditional ethnic performances and a luncheon. — MNA/KZL
