U Htin Kyaw

Aung San Suu Kyi, Modi discuss bilateral ties on the sidelines of Asean-India summit

Suu Kyi, whose National League for Democracy brought down curtains on five decades of military rule, is the country's State Counsellor and Foreign Minister

Myanmar President Htin Kyaw in India: New Delhi, Naypyidaw ink four key agreements

India and Myanmar signed four key aggrements following the bilateral talks, including ones on constructing 69 bridges on the trilateral highway connecting India, Myanmar and Thailand and cooperation in the field of renewable energy.

Myanmar's President U Htin Kyaw to visit India

Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw will visit India soon at the invitation of counterpart Pranab Mukherjee, according to an official announcement.

Sushma Swaraj in Myanmar; holds talks with Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Htin Kyaw

Incidentally, Swaraj's visit comes just days after Suu Kyi made a high-profile trip to China.

Suu Kyi is Myanmar's state adviser: President Htin Kyaw signs bill despite military opposition

The bill outlining her advisory role enables Suu Kyi to wield influence over parliament and the cabinet in a position officially called "state counsellor".

Historic milestone: Obama hails Myanmar for swearing-in first civilian president

This extraordinary moment in Myanmar's history is a testament to its people, institutions, and leaders, said US President Barack Obama

Htin Kyaw sworn in as Myanmar's new president, Suu Kyi will be foreign minister

U Htin Kyaw of the National League for Democracy (NLD), led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, was sworn in on Wednesday as Myanmar's new president

Aung San Suu Kyi appointed as committee chair in Myanmar's lower house

Myanmar's Parliament of Representatives (Lower House) on Thursday appointed Aung San Suu Kyi as chairperson of the Joint Coordination Committee for Development of Parliamentary Affairs, according to the ruling National League for Democracy.

Ban Ki-moon welcomes new Myanmar President, hopes the country will continue on path of democracy

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated Htin Kyaw for being elected as Myanmar's first civilian President in over five decades

Myanmar's new president U Htin Kyaw submits proposal plan for forming govt

Myanmar's president-elect U Htin Kyaw on Thursday submitted to the a proposal plan of forming the new government to the Union Parliament, as part of the process in preparation for taking office.