The first day meeting of the elected Pyithu Hluttaw representatives' group is held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, March 30, 2026. Myanmar's Pyithu Hluttaw (Lower House) and Amyotha Hluttaw (Upper House) on Monday held separate sessions to nominate the country's vice-presidential candidates. (Photo: Xinhua)

NAY PYI TAW, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's Pyithu Hluttaw (Lower House) and Amyotha Hluttaw (Upper House) on Monday held separate sessions to nominate the country's vice-presidential candidates.

During the sessions, Pyithu Hluttaw nominated Min Aung Hlaing and Kyaw Swe as candidates. Meanwhile, Amyotha Hluttaw nominated Nan Ni Ni Aye and Manam Tu Ja.

According to the election procedures, the groups of elected representatives from Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw will each elect one vice president. The group of military representatives from both houses of the Union Parliament will elect another vice president.

The presidential electoral college, composed of all representatives of the Union Parliament, will elect the president from among the three elected vice presidents.

The first day meeting of the elected Pyithu Hluttaw representatives' group is held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, March 30, 2026. Myanmar's Pyithu Hluttaw (Lower House) and Amyotha Hluttaw (Upper House) on Monday held separate sessions to nominate the country's vice-presidential candidates.