CNI News
April 21, 2026
The first meeting of the National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) under Myanmar’s new government was held on April 21, 2026, in Nay Pyi Taw.
The meeting was attended by: President: U Min Aung Hlaing, Vice Presidents: U Nyo Saw and Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye, Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw: U Khin Yi, Speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw: U Aung Lin Dwe, Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services: General Ye Win Oo, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services: General Kyaw Swar Lin, Minister of Defense: General Tun Aung, Minister of Home Affairs: Lieutenant General Nyunt Win Swe, Minister of Border Affairs: Lieutenant General Phone Myat, Minister of Foreign Affairs: U Tin Maung Swe.
During the session, the council discussed several critical issues, including: Peace Process: Matters regarding national stability and peace initiatives. Economy: General economic affairs and development. Anti-Corruption: Ensuring the integrity and elimination of corruption within the Myanmar Armed Forces, the Myanmar Police Force, and administrative officials. ASEAN Cooperation: Matters related to collaborating with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Energy Crisis: Issues surrounding the current fuel oil shortages and crises.
