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Myanmar President Htin Kyaw steps down
Yangon, March 21: Htin Kyaw resigned as President of Myanmar on Wednesday. Known as Aung San Suu Kyi's right-hand man Htin Kyaw stepped down after two years in the position, his office said.
A statement on the president's official Facebook has been put in this regard.
"Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw resigned on March 21, 2018," a statement on the president's official Facebook page said, adding that a new leader would be selected "within seven working days".
PTI