Vice Chairman of the State Administration Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Soe Win, accompanied by senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army, Navy and Air), met officers, other ranks and families of Zadetkyi Island and Kawthoung stations at separate meetings on 2 May. He highlighted the following points:
- It is the main duty of Tatmadaw to protect the country that takes a lot of time to develop. Despite the difference in armbands, all Tatmadaw members recite the same oath.
- Since they join Tatmadaw, they have taken the oath by touching the flag. So they must be loyal to the State and must be dutiful.
- As for the soldiers discharging duties at the southern tip of the country, they must know and uphold the foreign policy stated in the Constitution as well as strictly observe the bilateral border agreements.
- Officials should look into the needs of soldiers and families from their basic requirement to health and education needs. So that Tatmadaw men will be free from anxieties and be able to successfully serve their duties.
It is reported that the Vice-Senior General and party cordially conversed with officers, other ranks and families after the meeting. He presented food and other supplies for them through officials.
Moreover, the Vice-Senior General and party asked after the health of officers, other ranks and families and civilians receiving treatments at the military hospital in Kawthoung, and presented food and other supplies for them. The Vice-Senior General, then, presented cash awards for hospital staff through the commandant.
- Since they join Tatmadaw, they have taken the oath by touching the flag. So they must be loyal to the State and must be dutiful.
- As for the soldiers discharging duties at the southern tip of the country, they must know and uphold the foreign policy stated in the Constitution as well as strictly observe the bilateral border agreements.
- Vice-Senior General and party asked after the health of officers, other ranks and families and civilians receiving treatments at the military hospital in Kawthoung, and presented food and other supplies for them.