National Defence and Security Council issued an Order No- 4/2025 on Thursday.

It stated that the Council has organized the State Security and Peace Commission to provide necessary guidance and coordinate effectively for successful holding the Multiparty Democratic General election during the legislation, Administration and Judiciary process in line with the Section 427 of the Constitution.

According to the order, the commission was formed with 10 members, chaired by Pro-Tem President (Duty), Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Vice Senior General Soe Win was appointed as the Deputy Chairman, along with the members Prime Minister and Union Minister for National Planning U Nyo Saw, Chief Executive of the office of National Defence and Security Council U Aung Lin Dwe, Union Minister for Defence General Maung Maung Aye, Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe, Union Minister for Border Affairs Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, and Chief of Staff (Army, Navy, Air ) General Kyaw Swar Lin. Joint Chief Executive of the National Defence and Security Council General Ye Win Oo was appointed as the Secretary of the Commission.

The Order was signed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Pro-Tem President (Duty).

The National Defence and Security Council issued an Order No 5/2025 on Thursday, in accordance with Section 427(b) of the Constitution.

It has stated that the council appointed and assigned duty to Dr Chaw Chaw Sein as the Union Minister for Education. The order was signed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Pro-Tem President (Duty).

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The National Defence and Security Council issued an Order No.3/2025 on Thursday regarding the reformation of the Union Government. According to the Section 427(b) of the Constitution, the Union Government was reformed with 29 ministries, along with the Director-General of the Union Government Office.

According to the order, U Nyo Saw was appointed as the Prime Minister, and the Union Minister at the Prime Minister Office and the Ministry of National Planning. There will be four ministries for the President Office, with the appointment of the Union Ministers U Tin Aung San, U Ko Ko Hlaing, U Maung Maung Tint and U Tun Ohn respectively.

U Mya Tun Oo was appointed as the Union Minister for Transport and Communications. General Maung Maung Aye as the Union Minister for Defence, Dr Kan Zaw as the Union Minister for Finance and Revenue, U Than Swe as the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung as the Union Minister for Home Affairs, Lt-Gen Yar Pyae as the Union Minister for Border Affairs and Ethnic Affairs, Dr Wah Wah Maung as the Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Dr Thida Oo as the Union Minister for Legal Affairs and Union Attorney General, U Maung Maung Ohn as the Union Minister for Information, U Tin Oo Lwin as the Union Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture, U Min Naung as the Union Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, U Hla Moe as the Union Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development, U Khin Maung Yi as the Union Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, U Nyan Tun as the Union Minister for Electric Power, U Ko Ko Lwin as the Union Minister for Energy, Dr Charlie Than as the Union Minister for Industry, U Myint Kyaing as the Union Minister for Immigration and Population, U Aung Kyaw Hoe as the Union Minister for Labour, U Chit Swe as the Union Minister for Commerce, Dr Myo Thein Kyaw as the Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Thet Khaing Win as the Union Minister for Health and Jeng Phang Naw Taung as the Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs and Hotels and Tourism, U Myo Thant as the Union Minister for Construction, and Dr Soe Win as the Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement. U Nay Lin was appointed as the Director-General of the Union Government Office. The order was signed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Pro-Tem President (Duty).

National Defence and Security Council Office issued an Order No.4/2025 on Thursday, concerning the appointment of the Deputy Ministers. Under Section 427(b) of the constitution, the council appointed 35 deputy ministers for respective ministries. Similarly, the council appointed and assigned duty to Dr. Htein Lin Oo as Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs and Deputy Attorney General under Order No.5/2025.

Likewise, the council appointed Dr Khin Naing Oo as the Union Auditor-General and Daw Naing Thet Oo as the Deputy Auditor-General, under Order No.6/2025. In addition, the council appointed U Soe Min Oo as the Chairman of the Union Civil Service Board, along with five members under Order No.7/2025. By Order No 8/2025, the Council appointed and assigned duty to U Lwin Oo as Chairman of Anti-Corruption Commission, along with four members of the commission. By Order No.9/2025, the council appointed Daw Than Than Swe as the Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar, along with two Deputy Governors and four members of Board of Directors. The Council also appointed U Saw Tun Aung Myint as the Leader of the Central Advisory Board of the National Defence and Security Council, along with 14 members, under Order No.10/2025. The orders were signed by Aung Lin Dwe, Executive Chief of the National Defence and Security Council Office.

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The National Defence and Security Council issued an Order No.1/2025 on Thursday concerning the revocation of the order on transfer of state power. In accordance with Articles 417 and 418 of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, a state of emergency was declared, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services was entrusted with the responsibility of exercising State power.

As the Commander-in-Chief has submitted a report stating that the responsibilities assigned to him have been successfully fulfilled, the National Defence and Security Council has accepted the report and decided to revoke the Order No. 1/2021 issued by the Office of the President on 1 February 2021, which had transferred State power to the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services. The Order was signed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the Pro-Tem President (Duty).

A ceremony honouring the State Administration Council of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar was held at the Zeyathiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw on Wednesday. Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attended the event and delivered a speech.

He stated that the State Administration Council has been serving state duties for four and a half years, and that extensions have been made in accordance with the Constitution to successfully implement the Road Map. He expressed appreciation to all members of the government throughout this tenure for overcoming various challenges and obstacles.

He emphasized that the Tatmadaw is part of the state and that Tatmadawmen are part of the people. The Government and Tatmadaw have worked together to achieve lasting peace in the country, where national brethren live in unity and harmony.

The Prime Minister added that the State Administration Council government has implemented the KG+9 compulsory education system as part of the education reform process, contributing to the development of human resources needed for economic progress.

He reiterated that terrorists had committed destructive acts to prevent academic learning, the operation of hospitals and clinics, and business activities. He noted that such acts have only led to the deterioration of the socio-economic conditions of local communities, affecting health, education, and the economy.

He stated that agriculture and livestock are the primary sources of livelihood for rural populations, and that improving their social status could contribute to national economic development and poverty reduction. Highlighting the broad sown acreage of 6.39 million acres along the Ayeyawady and Chindwin rivers, the Prime Minister urged all to strive for double cropping to achieve higher yields and strengthen the nation’s economy.

Regarding the political process, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of having well-educated individuals with critical thinking skills represent the Hluttaw, as it is a legislative body. He also emphasized the need for collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure the participation of all eligible citizens in the voting process.

The Prime Minister expressed thanks to all stakeholders for their hard works and urged all to continue support for the journey ahead. After the meeting, a luncheon was served while the Myawady Music Band entertained with melodious songs.

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The State Administration Council (SAC) on Monday issued the second amendment to the Political Parties Registration Law as the SAC Law No 43/2025 under Section 419 of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The amendment highlighted that a clause (11) will be added behind clause (10) of Section 12 (a) of the Political Parties Registration Law.

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A joint meeting between the Myanmar delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe, and the delegation led by Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) Mr. Chen Xiaodong, was held at Park Royal Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw on 24th July.

During the meeting, they discussed and exchanged views on providing the assistance from CIDCA for post-earthquake recovery and rehabilitation, and promoting cooperation between the Government of Myanmar and CIDCA. Particularly, they discussed priority projects to be implemented in the sectors of construction, health, basic infrastructure and disaster management.

Moreover, they exchanged views to continue increasing momentum on building a community with a shared future that shares weal and woe through comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and deepening Swe Myo Pauk-Phaw friendship between Myanmar and China.

Also present at the meeting were the Union Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Directors-General from the Ministry of Planning and Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Ministry of Religious and Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Health,  Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, and Nay Pyi Taw Council member, and H.E. Ms. Ma Jia, Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar, senior representatives of CIDCA and diplomats of the Embassy of China in Yangon.

Following the meeting, the Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations and the Chairman of the CIDCA signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Human Resources Development. Moreover, the Union Minister for Health and the Chairman of the CIDCA signed the Letter of Exchange for Feasibility Study on the China-Myanmar Friendship State-of-the-Art Specialist Hospital Project.

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Individuals intending to establish political parties have been applying to the Union Election Commission (UEC), stating the names of the parties they wish to form.

As of July 23rd, a total of 27 groups have submitted applications for party formation. Among these, the Pa-O National Development Party was found to be in compliance with the Political Parties Registration Law and By-laws. Therefore, the Commission has approved its application to establish a political party on 23rd of July.

The Pa-O National Development Party, which has now received approval to establish itself, must apply for official registration as a political party within 30 days from the date of approval, in accordance with Section 7 of the Political Parties Registration Rules. As of 23rd of July, a total of 22 political parties have been granted establishment approval.

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The 78th Anniversary Martyrs’ Day was observed at the Martyrs’ Mausoleum in Yangon on 19th July.

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attended the ceremony, and cordially greeted the family members of martyrs and guests. After that, the Prime Minister laid wreaths of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar at the mausoleum and paid tribute to late General Aung San and martyrs.

Union Ministers, Work Committee Chairman Yangon Region Chief Minister, senior military officers from the Commander-in-Chief Office, Commander of Yangon Command, deputy Ministers and attendees also paid tribute to fallen leaders. Meanwhile, the State Flag was lowered to half-mast.

The Guard of Honour presented arms and the military bugle sounded the last post, and then they observed a two-minute silence in remembrance of fallen martyrs leaders. This was followed by laying wreaths of the families of the martyrs, representatives from the Yangon Region government, those from political parties, heads of foreign missions to Myanmar and Charges d’ Affaires of foreign embassies. Representatives from various organizations and associations also laid wreaths to pay tribute at the mausoleum of General Aung San and fallen leaders. Likewise, people also paid tribute to the martyrs at the mausoleum.  

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