31/05/2026
Constitution will be amended, harm to the country will be prevented, says Min Aung Hlaing
CNI News
May 31, 2026
President U Min Aung Hlaing stated that discussions must be held to make amendments to the 2008 Constitution so as to align it with the current era, and such amendments must be carried out with the approval of the parliament, while issues that could harm the country must also be prevented.
He made the above remarks on May 30, 2026, during his visit to India, while meeting with families of the Myanmar Embassy and Military Attaché’s Office, as well as scholarship trainees.
President U Min Aung Hlaing said:
"Currently, our government is continuing to walk firmly on the path of multi-party democracy. In doing so, we will continue to act in accordance with the 2008 Constitution. This constitution is one that was drafted and implemented in accordance with the will of the people. To make amendments that align with the current era, discussions must be held and implementation must be carried out with the approval of the parliament. However, issues that could harm the country must also be prevented."
However, he did not specify exactly which articles of the 2008 Constitution would be amended, or which articles would be protected on the grounds that they could cause harm to the country.
During the State Administration Council (SAC) government led by U Min Aung Hlaing—who served as the Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services along with the role of Acting President between 2021 and 2025—some agreements on amending the 2008 Constitution were reached through discussions with political parties and armed groups that have signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA).
Although a 43-point agreement on amending the constitution was reached during dialogues with political parties, no agreement was made regarding the amendment of Article 261, which currently grants the President the power to directly appoint Chief Ministers of Regions and States.
In the first week of June, the various suspended parliaments are scheduled to resume.
At present, President U Min Aung Hlaing is visiting India from May 30 to June 3, following an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Modi.
