Aung Thu | |
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အောင်သူ | |
Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation | |
Assumed office 30 March 2016 |
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President | Htin Kyaw |
Deputy | Tun Win |
Preceded by |
Myint Hlaing (Agriculture and Irrigation) Ohn Myint (Livestock and Fisheries) |
Amyotha Hluttaw MP | |
In office 1 February 2016 – 30 March 2016 |
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Constituency | Yangon Region № 6 |
Rector of Yangon University | |
In office 2014–2015 |
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Succeeded by | Phoe Kaung |
Rector of Taungoo University | |
In office 2008–2014 |
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Personal details | |
Born |
Yesagyo, Burma (Myanmar) |
July 8, 1955
Nationality | Burmese |
Political party | National League for Democracy |
Spouse(s) | Khin Thida |
Children | 1 |
Residence | Naypyidaw |
Alma mater | Yangon University |
Religion | Theravada Buddhist |
Aung Thu (Burmese: အောင်သူ [àʊɴ θù]; born 8 July 1955) is a Burmese politician and incumbent Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation of Myanmar (Burma). On 22 March 2016, he was nominated to be Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation in President Htin Kyaw's Cabinet. On 24 March, the Assembly of the Union confirmed his nomination.
He previously served as Amyotha Hluttaw MP for Yangon Region № 6 constituency.