[1] It is headed by Than Swe, appointed by military leader Min Aung Hlaing.

[2] During World War II, the British administration retreated to India.

After World War II, Defence and External Affairs Department was established and directly served by counsellor of the governor.

Later, the Myanmar Representatives led by General Aung San and British Government agreed to act the foreign cases according to Myanmar.

The Department of Foreign Affairs was established on 17 March 1947 under General Aung San.