The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar has welcomed the establishment of a parliamentary committee to amend the constitution, The Daily Star reported.

“The establishment of this committee is a positive development that I hope will aid Myanmar to truly transition to democracy,” Yanghee Lee said.

“The people wish the constitution to be amended, and I encourage the new joint committee to carry out their will,”

The ruling National League for Democracy party, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, pledged to amend the constitution during its 2015 national election campaign.