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Myanmar swears in Suu Kyi loyalist as new president

Myanmar swears in Suu Kyi loyalist as new president
Myanmar's new President Win Myint waves to the media after taking oath of office at Parliament in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, March 30, 2018. (AP)
Updated 30 March 2018

Myanmar swears in Suu Kyi loyalist as new president

Myanmar swears in Suu Kyi loyalist as new president

NAYPYITAW: Myanmar has sworn a longtime Aung San Suu Kyi loyalist as the country’s new president, who will continue his predecessor’s deference to her as the nation’s de facto leader.
Sixty-six-year-old Win Myint took his oath of office Friday during a joint session of Parliament, pledging loyalty “to the people and the republic of the Union of Myanmar.” The two vice presidents, Myint Swe and Henry Van Tio, took oaths alongside him.
Win Myint was elected Wednesday a week after his predecessor Htin Kyaw, a close friend and a confidant of Suu Kyi, retired over ill health.