Myanmar’s legislative chambers will convene on Friday for a combined parliamentary session to select the country’s next president, according to an announcement made Thursday by house speaker Aung Lin Dwe.
Among the candidates vying for the nation’s highest office is Min Aung Hlaing, the Southeast Asian country’s former top military commander who previously served as the leader of Myanmar’s ruling junta.
The announcement comes as Myanmar continues to navigate its complex political landscape following years of military rule and ongoing internal conflicts.
