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Burmese leaders congratulate Trump on victory
The leaders of Burma’s government formally congratulate the new US president-elect, while nationalists offer a strong show of support.
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US, Burma relations ‘can only get better’ under Trump: Zaw Htay
“[Republicans] passed resolutions to impose sanctions on Burma to push for change. They have always supported our democratic reforms.”
Obama arrives in Rangoon
U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Burma today – the first visit by a serving U.S. president.
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US officials gauge post-Clinton progress
US envoy Derek Mitchell in Burma to assess developments since Hillary Clinton’s visit last month as IMF delegation arrives
What beckons for Burma in 2012?
Following British Foreign Secretary William Hague’s visit to Burma last week, speculation is centering on the possibility that 2012 could be the year in which European sanctions are eased, or[…]
World Bank, IMF to enter Burma: US
International lenders get the nod from Hillary Clinton to return to Burma after a two-decade absence as reward for reforms
US moots increase in aid to Burma
Clinton will also seek to reinstate an ambassador and press the government to allow US troops to search for remains of WW2 pilots
Clinton touches down
Aung San Suu Kyi spoke positively about Clinton’s visit at a video conference on the day of the US Secretary of State’s arrival saying the “United States have got it just[…]
Détente
[scrollGallery id=5] US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Burma yesterday for the most senior-level US diplomatic visit to the country since 1955. She met with President Thein Sein[…]
China ‘exploiting developing world’: Clinton
Hillary Clinton gives veiled warning over economic subservience to Beijing as she seeks to draw Burma away from its closest ally
A new, albeit ambiguous, chapter opens in US-Burma relations
With a new chapter opening in US-Burma relations, Clinton must take the lead in pressing harder for substantial reform in the country
Clinton told to spotlight ethnic abuse
Alliance of ethnic parties urges Clinton not to allow recent positive signals in Burma to distract from ongoing violence against minorities
Govt hopeful over end to US, EU sanctions
French ambassador says however that it’s still too soon to drop punitive measures on Burma despite noting signs of reform
Is the US dabbling in the darker side of diplomacy?
If the US embraces President Thein Sein’s rabble of military officials and cronies too soon, it risks leaving a tainted legacy in Burma, and not for the first time
Clinton to visit Burma next month
President Obama likely to announce decision today in what would mark first visit to Burma by US Secretary of State in 50 years
Ex-Burmese diplomat urges tougher sanctions
In letter to Hillary Clinton, defecting Burmese diplomat says tougher US sanctions on Burma can be acompanied by engagement
Suu Kyi wins global women’s award
Burmese democracy icon named Voice of the Decade by prominent US women’s group and will be presented with the award by Hillary Clinton
