President U Htin Kyaw Archives

Readout of the President’s Call with President U Htin Kyaw of Burma

President Obama spoke by phone today with President U Htin Kyaw to offer congratulations on his inauguration as Burma’s President. The President welcomed the historic step forward of a democratic transfer of power to a civilian-led government that reflects the will of the people. The President underscored the commitment of the United States to support ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 April, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders,, News, President Barack Obama | Tags: President Obama, President U Htin Kyaw

Statement by the President on Burma’s Inauguration of President U Htin Kyaw

I congratulate U Htin Kyaw on his inauguration today as president of Burma, and look forward to working with him and the new government. U Htin Kyaw’s inauguration represents a historic milestone in the country’s transition to a democratically elected, civilian-led government. This extraordinary moment in Burma’s history is a testament to its people, institutions, ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 30 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders,, News, President Barack Obama, Press Releases | Tags: Burma’s Inauguration, President U Htin Kyaw