NSS – Aug 1 

The National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) meeting 2/2023 was held yesterday on 31st July morning in Naypyidaw at the Office of the Chairman of the State Administration Council and extended next six-month term as the State of Emergency period. 

Vice-President Henry Van Thio who did not come on public since 1st February 2021 also attended the NDSC meeting. He has been taking medical leave in the previous NDSC meetings. 

In the NDSC meeting, Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing presented the current situations of the country within previous six months and the forward plans for the upcoming period. 

Acting President Myint Swe, Vice-President Henry Van Thio, Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker, Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services, Union Minister for Home Affairs, Union Minister for Defence, Union Minister for Border Affairs and other invited special guests attended the NDSC meeting. 

The Army Chief guaranteed during the meeting for socio-economic security of the public; stability of the State and rule of law.