Myanmar Presidential Power Transfer Proceeds Smoothly

Myanmar's outgoing president Thein Sein (R) hands over the presidential sash to the country's new president, Htin Kyaw (L) during the handover ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Naypyidaw on March 30, 2016.

Myanmar's new President Htin Kyaw (L) and outgoing president Thein Sein (R) sit together during the handover ceremony.

Myint Swe, one of Myanmar's new vice presidents, attends the handover ceremony from outgoing President Thein Sein to new Myanmar President Htin Kyaw at the Presidential Palace.

Newly sworn-in Myanmar Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi attends the handover ceremony at the Presidential Palace.

Myanmar Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi (L) and Henry Van Thio, one of Myanmar's new vice presidents, attend the handover ceremony at the Presidential Palace.

Myanmar Military Chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing (R), and outgoing vice president Nyan Tun attend the handover ceremony at the Presidential Palace.

New Myanmar Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi (L) speaks with military generals after the handover ceremony at the Presidential Palace.

Members of the outgoing Myanmar cabinet at the handover ceremony at the Presidential Palace.

New Myanmar President Htin Kyaw (L), First Lady Su Su Lwin (2L), First Vice President Myint Swe (3L), his wife Khin Thet Htay (3R), Second Vice President Henry Van Thio (2R) and his wife Shwe Lwan (R) wait at the start of a dinner reception following a swearing-in ceremony.