President U Min Aung Hlaing inspected ongoing development and construction projects aimed at ensuring that Nay Pyi Taw develops in line with modern urban standards.
President U Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by Vice-President U Nyo Saw, Union Ministers U Khin Maung Yi, U Tin Aung San and U Myo Thant, Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman U Kan Myint Than, deputy ministers and officials, inspected the progress of urban development and construction projects in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory on the morning of October 31, with the aim of developing the capital in line with modern urban standards.
During the inspection, the President first visited the construction site of a new access road to Nay Pyi Taw International Airport and the ongoing construction of the Yone Pin Creek Bridge along the new road. Officials briefed him on the progress of the projects. In response, the President stressed the need to complete the road and bridge construction projects within the designated timeframe, meeting required standards and ensuring high quality, as the new road would serve as one of the routes into the nation's capital. He also instructed officials to take into account projected future increases in vehicle and motorcycle traffic when designing and constructing roads and bridges, and to consider all aspects of access and exit routes. He further called for close supervision to ensure the durability of roads and bridges, proper construction of roadside embankments and the planting of shade trees, windbreaks and evergreen trees along both sides of the roads.
The President then travelled by car along the route from Nay Pyi Taw International Airport to Yaza Thingaha Road to inspect the area, including cleanliness and beautification works and the planting of shade trees and windbreaks along the roadsides.
The President and his delegation subsequently arrived at People's Square in Nay Pyi Taw, where Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman and the Union Minister for Construction briefed them at the briefing hall on the development plans for the square. The plans include installing statues of prominent figures and marble bas-reliefs around the square, as well as developing gardens, walkways, an entertainment plaza, shophouses, parking areas and other necessary facilities. In response to the briefing, the President called for comprehensive measures to transform Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, the nation's capital, into a modern, comprehensively developed urban centre in line with the characteristics of a capital city. He stressed that construction works should be systematically carried out to ensure their timely completion, durability and compliance with high standards. He also instructed officials to seek advice from Myanmar traditional arts and prominent painting and sculpture artists in designing and installing the statues and bas-reliefs.
The President and his delegation then arrived at the construction site of the Union Memorial. At the briefing hall, the Union Minister for Construction explained the progress of the project, the implementation of the President's previous directives, proposed 3D designs for the Union Memorial and plans to incorporate landscaping and greenery. In response, the President explained that the Union Memorial was intended to honour the founders of the Union and the ethnic brothers and sisters who had worked together to preserve its unity and stability. Therefore, he stressed that the memorial should be grand and built to high standards. He also instructed officials to make appropriate arrangements to enable ethnic brothers and sisters from all regions and states, as well as visitors from foreign countries, to pay tribute in a dignified and systematic manner. He called for designated areas for laying wreaths, proper parking facilities and systematic landscaping with evergreen trees and flowers to ensure a green and attractive environment. The President subsequently inspected the construction site of the Union Memorial and gave further guidance to officials on the matters presented.
