The government of Myanmar says Aung San Suu Kyi has been appointed to the newly-created post of State Counselor.

Suu Kyi's appointment has been passed by both Houses and signed by President U Htin Kyaw.

Suu Kyi will be entitled to contact government ministries, departments, organizations, associations and individuals for counsel. She is accountable in her duty to the Union Parliament.

The Lower House had also appointed Suu Kyi as chairperson of the Joint Coordination Committee for Development of Parliamentary Affairs.