Historic Moment : President sworn in at Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Session

President U Min Aung Hlaing, along with Vice Presidents U Nyo Saw and Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye, took their oaths of office during a session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on Friday, in the presence of Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe.

U Min Aung Hlaing was elected as President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, securing a majority with 429 votes. U Nyo Saw was elected as Vice President-1 with 126 votes, while Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye was elected as Vice President-2 with 29 votes.

U Min Aung Hlaing was nominated for the presidency by representatives of the Pyithu Hluttaw. Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye, representing Kayin State Constituency-1 (Proportional Representation System), was nominated by members of the Amyotha Hluttaw, while U Nyo Saw, from Cocokyun Constituency, was nominated by representatives of the Tatmadaw Personnel Hluttaw.

U Min Aung Hlaing becomes the 11th President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. During the session, the Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court of the Union, the Chairmen and members of the State Constitutional Tribunal, the Union Election Commission Chairman and members, and Union Ministers, the Union Attorney-General, Union Auditor General, Governor and Deputy Governors of the Central Bank of Myanmar, and Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman and members,  also took their oaths of office.

Following the ceremony, President U Min Aung Hlaing later delivered his first address to the nation. The President said the new government will focus on strengthening a disciplined multi-party democratic system and building a federal union based on peace and national reconciliation.

He stressed for promoting peace and cooperation among political parties and ethnic groups, improving education and healthcare nationwide, developing the economy, especially small and medium enterprises, reducing poverty and supporting farmers and rural communities, expanding infrastructure, transportation, and energy including renewable energy, and protecting the environment and natural resources.

He also emphasized strengthening the rule of law, ensuring justice, and considering amnesty where appropriate for national reconciliation. In foreign relations, he said Myanmar will work to improve ties with neighboring countries and re-engage with ASEAN. In conclusion, the President called on all citizens, organizations, and political groups to work together in unity to overcome challenges and build a better future for the country.

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