May 7, 2026

Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing announced that his administration is an official, elected government. He said it was put together by representatives chosen by the public during a free and fair multiparty democratic election, where people voted of their own free will. The Myanmar President made these comments at a Union Government meeting at the Presidential Office in Nay Pyi Taw on May 6.

He went on to say that the fact people showed up enthusiastically and followed the rules to vote proves they support not just the election, but the government's political agenda too. He emphasized that the election was totally clean, fair, and respectable, without any cheating or voter list mistakes.

On top of that, the Myanmar President pointed out that during the second term of the previous democratic government, careless actions by state and union officials cost the country $13.344 million and 226.107 billion Kyats. He warned that corruption can cause huge losses for the country, so officials need to stay clean to avoid being prosecuted. He pushed for strict oversight at all levels—Union, Region, and State—to keep corruption out.

During his speech, the Myanmar President also gave specific instructions about farming, energy, small and medium businesses, rural development, and other key areas. Vice Presidents U Nyo Saw and Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye, along with Union Ministers and the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, were there in person, while regional and state Chief Ministers tuned in via video call.