Myanmar's new president Htin Kyaw has been sworn in, the first elected civilian leader in more than 50 years. 
Htin Kyaw from the National League for Democracy (NLD) takes over from Thein Sein, who introduced wide-ranging reforms during his five years in power. 
The handover completes the transition that began after the NLD won a landslide win in elections in November. 
Htin Kyaw, 69, said he would be "faithful to the people" of Myanmar, as he took the oath of office in a joint session of parliament in the capital Nay Pyi Taw. 
Vice-presidents Henry Van Thio and Myint Swe, who lost to Htin Kyaw in the presidential vote earlier this month, were also sworn in, as were new cabinet ministers. 
Most of the ministers belong to the NLD. The list includes NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi who was barred from the presidency. Suu Kyi was sworn also on Wednesday, he will be in charge of foreign affairs, the president's office, education, energy and electric power. 
But the military is appointing its own nominees for three key ministries - defence, home affairs and border affairs.

Source: QNA