The United States will go on supporting Myanmar's democratic transition and economic transformation, said Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, David R. Stilwell.

The remarks of David R. Stilwell came from his meeting with Union Minister Kyaw Tin of the Ministry of International Cooperation in Nay Pyi Taw on October 29.

In meeting with Union Minister Kyaw Tin, David R. Stilwell emphasized the United States will go on supporting Myanmar's democratic transition and economic transformation. The discussions outlined greater development in the role of Myanmar.

Both sides frankly discussed bilateral relations between Myanmar and the U.S, the partnership meeting of Myanmar and the U.S, increased investment in education and trade, latest developments taking place in Rakhine State, economic cooperation of Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS), and continued cooperation with regional organizations including Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI).

 Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, David R. Stilwell called on State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi before meeting with Union Minister Kyaw Tin, according to the release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and David R. Stilwell emphasized Rakhine crisis, unsatisfactory situations in the conflict-effected areas and advantages of responsible investments. During the meeting, David R. Stilwell said the United States is committed to engaging with the people of Myanmar as a friend and partner, according to the release of the U.S embassy.

They focused on promotion of bilateral relations between Myanmar and the U.S, Myanmar democratic reforms and increased cooperation in education, economy, investment, transport and communications and infrastructures and improvement of river systems. They also frankly discussed matters relating to the ASEAN and EAS summits, quoted the release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Translated and Edited by Win Htut