Myanmar 's new government began operating on April 1 with 21 ministries run by 18 ministers, reducing the numbers from 36 and 32 respectively in the previous government.
With the addition, the Myanmar government now has a total of 22 ministries.
In addition to heading the Ministry of the Office of State Counselor, Aung San Suu Kyi holds two more posts - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the President's Office.
According to the 2008 constitution, the three ministries of home affairs, border affairs and defence are run by military personnel.
Myanmar parliament approves new ministry
Wednesday, 11/05/2016
Myanmar 's parliament on May 10 approved the addition of the Ministry of the Office of State Counselor to the new government’s set-up at the proposal of President U Htin Kyaw.
