Myanmar has sworn in its first civilian head of state in more than five decades. Htin Kyaw took the oath of office during a brief ceremony before a joint session of parliament, pledging loyalty "to the republic of the union of Myanmar." The country's two vice presidents, Myint Swe and Henry Van Tio, also took the oath alongside Htin Kyaw.
Myanmar Swears in First Civilian Government Since 1962
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Myanmar's new president Htin Kyaw, left, receives the presidential seal from outgoing president Thein Sein, during a handover ceremony in Naypyitaw, March 30, 2016.
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Htin Kyaw, second right, takes oaths as Myanmar's new president during a sworn-in ceremony in Myanmar's parliament in Naypyitaw.
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Customers at a coffee shop in Yangon watch a live television broadcast of new Myanmar President Htin Kyaw delivering his first address at the parliament in Naypyidaw during his swearing in ceremony.
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Aung San Suu Kyi, left, greets members of Myanmar's old cabinet during a presidential handover ceremony in Naypyitaw.