Myat Hein
Myat Hein | |
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မြတ်ဟိန်း | |
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| Commander-in-Chief of the Air Forces of Myanmar | |
| In office 2003 – 13 February 2013 | |
| Minister for Communications and Information Technology | |
| In office 13 February 2013 – 12 August 2015[1] | |
| Preceded by | Thein Tun (as Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs) |
| Succeeded by | Zeya Aung |
| Vice-Chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party | |
| Assumed office 23 August 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Shwe Mann Htay Oo Aye Myint |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 April 1955 (age 69) Pegu Division, Burma |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Political party | Union Solidarity and Development Party |
| Spouse | Htwe Htwe Nyunt |
| Alma mater | Defence Services Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Myanmar |
| Branch/service | Myanmar Air Force |
| Years of service | 1975 - 2013 |
| Rank |  General |
General Myat Hein (Burmese: မြတ်ဟိန်း) was a Burmese politician, previously served as Minister for Communications and Information Technology from 2013 to 2015 and commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Air Force.[2] He currently serving as vice-chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party.
During 2001, Myat Hein held the rank of colonel and served in the post of Chief of Staff (Air).[3] The following year, Myat Hein remained as Chief of Staff (Air), and was promoted to brigadier general.[4] By 2003 he had been appointed Commander-in-Chief (Air) and held the rank of major general.[5] During his time as the Air Force commander, Myat Hein has maintained close links with China[6] and India.[7]
On 13 February 2013, he was retired from military and became Minister of Communications and Information Technology.[8]The European Union has ordered that Myat Hein's funds be frozen inside its jurisdiction.[9]
On 23 August 2016, he was elected Vice-Chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party, preceded by three deputy-chairman Shwe Mann, Htay Oo and Aye Myint, replacing former president Thein Sein.[10]
Myat Hain is married to Htwe Htwe Nyunt.[9]
References
- ^ "Top ministers resign". Eleven. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ Myanmar Information Committee, Yangon Archived December 23, 2010, at WebCite
- ^ http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/religious/buddha2001/sept/sep30.html [dead link]
- ^ http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/NLM-2002/enlm/May7.htm Archived September 10, 2005, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/NLM-2003/enlm/may22_ir1.html [dead link]
- ^ Ambassador Li Jinjun holds dinner in honor of the C-in-C (Air)and party to visit China soon Archived December 23, 2010, at WebCite
- ^ Top-level defence visits between India, Myanmar - The Times of India Archived December 23, 2010, at WebCite
- ^ Latt, Win Ko Ko (11 Feb 2013). "Air Force boss to take over telecoms". The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
- ^ a b http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/publications/financialsanctions/ecreg1070_030620.pdf [dead link]
- ^ Ei Ei Toe Lwin (24 August 2016). "U Thein Sein steps down as USDP chair". The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
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