Sein Win (minister)

Sein Win
စိန်ဝင်း
Minister of Defence of Myanmar
Assumed office
24 August 2015 (2015-08-24)
President Thein Sein
Htin Kyaw
Myint Swe (acting)
Win Myint
Preceded by Wai Lwin
Military service
Allegiance  Myanmar
Service/branch  Myanmar Army
Rank Lieutenant general

Lt. Gen. Sein Win (Burmese: စိန်ဝင်း, pronounced [sèiɴ wɪ́ɴ]) is the incumbent Minister of Defence of Myanmar,[1] in office since 2015. Previously he was Chief of Staff of the Bureau of Air Defence of the Myanmar Army.[2] He was appointed as Minister of Defence by military officials on 24 August 2015, along with the Minister of Border Affairs.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Times, The Myanmar. "Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to join government as NLD reveals cabinet". www.mmtimes.com. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Interesting story behind the article 'Who will be a new military chief?' | Eleven Myanmar". www.elevenmyanmar.com. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "Burmanet » The Irrawaddy: Army picks loyal generals to lead key ministries – Aung Zaw". www.burmanet.org. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "Myanmar appoints defense chief, border affairs minister - China.org.cn". www.china.org.cn. Retrieved 6 May 2016.


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