The State Administration Council has appointed and assigned Admiral Tin Aung San to the duties of Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister, according to an order issued by the State Administration Council on December 18.

Admiral Tin Aung San performed the duties of Union Minister in the Ministry of Transport and Communication and Ministry of Defence.

Additionally, the State Administration Council has issued an order to appoint and assign Chief of General Staff ( Army, Navy and Air) General Maung Maung Aye to the duties of Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Defence.