Aung Thu (minister)


Aung Thu is a Burmese politician and incumbent Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation of Myanmar.

Early life and education

Aung Thu was born on 8 July 1955 to Ba Thaung, a goldsmith, and Khin Lay, in Yesagyo, Burma. He holds a doctorate degree in mathematics. Aung Thu is married to Khin Thida, and has one daughter, Thiri Thinza Aung.

Career

On 22 March 2016, Aung Thu was nominated as Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation in President Htin Kyaw's Cabinet. On 24 March, the Assembly of the Union confirmed his nomination.
He previously served as Amyotha Hluttaw MP for Yangon Region № 6 constituency.