Parliamentary Affairs: Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker receives observers

Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi on Monday afternoon received High Court advocates, higher grade pleaders, and apprentice lawyers who came to observe the 18th day of the Third Regular Session of the Third Pyithu Hluttaw, at the Reception Hall of the Pyithu Hluttaw Building in Nay Pyi Taw.

During the meeting, the Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker stated that parliaments fulfill their legislative duty regarding existing laws by amending, supplementing, or repealing laws that no longer align with current circumstances in order to serve the interests of the State and its citizens, as well as enacting new laws when necessary.

He added that the committees formed within the parliament are carrying out their duties according to their respective sectors, making them a crucial component of the parliament. In particular, he noted that existing laws concerning women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and narcotic drugs are being reviewed and studied for necessary amendments and additions.

Subsequently, the attendees remarked that their observations of parliamentary session demonstrated that the open, transparent, and democratic procedures being practiced reflect a significant step forward. The meeting was also attended by Pyithu Hluttaw Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn and officials from the Office of the Pyithu Hluttaw.