General Myat Hein (; born 27 April 1955) is a Burmese politician and former military official who served as the Minister for Communications and Information Technology from 2013 to 2015 and commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Air Force.Myanmar Information Committee, Yangon He has served as Vice Chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party since August 2016, and is a member-elect of the Pyithu Hluttaw.
Early life and education Myat Hein was born on 27 April 1955 in Pegu, Pegu Division, Burma. He earned a master's degree from the Defence Services Academy.
Military and governmental career During 2001, Myat Hein held the rank of colonel and served as Chief of Staff (Air).http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/religious/buddha2001/sept/sep30.html The following year, Myat Hein remained as Chief of Staff (Air), and was promoted to brigadier general. By 2003 he had been appointed Commander-in-Chief (Air) and held the rank of major general.http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/NLM-2003/enlm/may22_ir1.html During his time as the Air Force commander, Myat Hein has maintained close links with ChinaAmbassador Li Jinjun holds dinner in honor of the C-in-C (Air)and party to visit China soon and India.Top-level defence visits between India, Myanmar - The Times of India
On 13 February 2013, he retired from the military and became Minister of Communications and Information Technology. The European Union has ordered that Myat Hein's funds be frozen inside its jurisdiction.
On 23 August 2016, he was elected vice-chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party, preceded by three deputy-chairman Shwe Mann, Htay Oo and Aye Myint, replacing former president Thein Sein.
Myat Hein ran and was elected as the USDP candidate for Pyithu Hluttaw in Dakkhinathiri Township, Naypyidaw Union Territory, in the 2025–26 Myanmar general election, considered a sham process by independent observers.
Personal life Myat Hain is married to Htwe Htwe Nyunt.
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