text

Myanmar's move to civilian rule 'a remarkable statement'

US Secretary of State John Kerry yesterday hailed Myanmar's transition to a civilian government steered by Ms Aung San Suu Kyi as a "remarkable statement" that furthers the cause of global democracy.

text

Myanmar state counselor urges preparation for 21st century ethnic conference

​Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi Monday urged raising the momentum for preparation of the 21st Century Panglong Ethnic Conference.

text

Myanmar's State Counselor urges for inclusiveness in peace process

Myanmar's State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday urged for inclusion of persons deemed appropriate in every step of national reconciliation and peace process.

text

Myanmar, Japan discuss bilateral cooperation

Myanmar Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi met here with her Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Tuesday, discussing on bilateral cooperation in implementing democracy and economic development in Myanmar.

text

Myanmar to rename peace center, appoint new mediator

Participants of Myanmar's Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) for Ceasefire Wednesday proposed to rename the Myanmar Peace Center, which has been working for the country's peace process, to National Reconciliation and Peace Center (NRPC) .

text

Myanmar FM stresses adopting people-centered foreign policy

Myanmar Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi Friday stressed that the new government would adopt a people-centered foreign policy, saying that economic and social development cannot be achieved without the participation of the people.

text

Myanmar's new FM Aung San Suu Kyi to clarify foreign policy

Myanmar's new foreign minister Aung San Suu Kyi will clarify the new government's foreign policy with foreign diplomats in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

text

Myanmar ministerial reformation plan to be completed soon: Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday that the outline of ministerial reformation plan would be completed earlier than expected, according to the President's Office.

text

Aung San Suu Kyi reaches out to rebels with federalism vow

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday (April 18) vowed to press for greater autonomy for the nation's ethnic minorities, in an early move to soothe the rebellions roiling the country after her party's ascent to power.

text

Myanmar new leadership's pledge highlights New Year prospects

Myanmar's New Year, which fell on Sunday, was highlighted by pledges of both President U Htin Kyaw and State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi to build the country with a high level of political and economic development.

text

Aung San Suu Kyi pledges to work for political prisoners' release

Newly-appointed Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday that she will work for the release of political prisoners on the occasion of the upcoming Myanmar new year through legal channels.

text

Obama welcomes Myanmar's transition to civilian-led government

U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed the "historic step forward" of a democratic transfer of power to a civilian-led government in Myanmar, the White House said Wednesday.

text

State counselor bill to be debated in Myanmar Lower House

Myanmar's Lower House on Monday accepted debating a bill calling for appointment of a state counselor in the new cabinet, a post to be created for Aung San Suu Kyi.

text

Myanmar new president seeks change of Aung San Suu Kyi's some portfolios

Myanmar new President U Htin Kyaw on Monday submitted to the Union Parliament proposal for changing two out of four portfolios held by Aung San Suu Kyi.

text

Suu Kyi aide sworn in as president in historic power shift

Myanmar entered a new era on Wednesday as Aung San Suu Kyi's democracy movement took power after 50 years of military domination, with a close aide of the Nobel laureate sworn in as president.

text

Htin Kyaw sworn in as Myanmar's first elected civilian president in decades

Mr Htin Kyaw, the man chosen by Aung San Suu Kyi to serve as her proxy, was sworn in as Myanmar’s president on Wednesday (March 30) in a historic power shift away from outright army rule.

text

Aung San Suu Kyi calls on NLD MPs to cooperate in parliamentary affairs

Aung San Suu Kyi, chairperson of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD), Monday urged NLD MPs to cooperate faithfully in parliamentary affairs.