Prime Minister U Thein Sein won the presidency of Myanmar in the presidential election Friday, officials confirmed.
The prime minister won the election among three designated vice presidents during the current session of the union parliament which continued here on Friday, Xinhua reported.
Dr. Sai Mauk Kham and Thiha Thura U Tin Aung Myint Oo remain as the vice presidents.
All of the three represent the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP).