Myanmar parliament passes nominations for cabinet
On April 5, Myanmar's Union Parliament approved some portfolios appointed by new President U Htin Kyaw.
Myanmar's Minister of Foreign Affairs Aung San Suu Kyi (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – On April 5, Myanmar's Union Parliament approved some portfolios appointed by new President U Htin Kyaw.
Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the ruling National League for Democracy, maintained her posts as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the President's Office.
U Myo Thein Gyi was appointed as Minister of Education, and U Pe Zin Tun as Minister of Electric Power and Energy.
Currently, U Myo Thein Gyi is director-general of the Department of Higher Education, while U Pe Zin Tun is permanent secretary of Ministry of Electric Power and Energy.
The parliament also adopted the appointments of U Tun Tun Oo as attorney-general and U Maw Than as auditor-general.
Previously, Htin Kyaw proposed another position for Aung San Suu Kyi as a special "state counsellor", an appointment that would allow her to liaise between the presidency and parliament.-VNA
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