The first regular session of the third term of the Amyotha Hluttaw (Upper House) is set to begin today (March 18), during which the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be elected, according to reports.

On the first day of the session, the agenda includes the nomination and approval of the presiding chairperson, the assumption of duties by the chairperson, the taking of the oath and signing of the oath record, and the delivery of an opening address by the chairperson.

Following this, Amyotha Hluttaw representatives will take their oaths and sign the oath records. Announcements will then be made regarding the official opening and commencement of the session. If there are representatives unable to attend, leave requests will be submitted and decisions will be sought from the Hluttaw.

Subsequently, the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw will take place. Both will then take their oaths before the chairperson and sign the oath records.

Afterward, the presiding chairperson will formally hand over responsibilities to the newly elected Speaker, who will deliver an address. The Speaker will then announce the adjournment of the first day of the first regular session of the third Amyotha Hluttaw, as well as the date and time for the continuation of the second day’s meeting.