- Aung San Suu Kyi’s close aide, Htin Kyaw, has been voted Myanmar's next president by parliament.
He won with 360 of the 652 votes cast.
In second place was military-nominated Myint Swe, who received 213 votes, followed by the other NLD candidate, Henry Van Thio who got 79 votes.
They will serve as first vice-president and second vice-president respectively.
After his acceptance of the position U Htin Kyaw said, “This (victory) is achieved by the goodwill and love of the citizens. In fact, it is Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's victory.”
- See more at: mizzima.com
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