Myanmar, opposition talks welcomed

Myanmar, opposition talks welcomed

BANGKOK (AFP): Myanmar's government-in-exile welcomed on Wednesday news of landmark talks between the junta and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi which were brokered by United Nations envoy Razali Ismail.

"We welcome the secret talks between Aung San Suu Kyi and Khin Nyunt, it's a positive move," said National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB) spokesman Maung Maung Aye.

"The NCGUB congratulates Mr. Razali's success."

However, he cautioned that with the opposition leader under house arrest and out of touch with the outside world, details of the meetings, which are expected to pave the way for a landmark dialog, remain sketchy.

"It is difficult to say what has been achieved, we do not know yet what they have discussed. However we expect the recent meetings helped establish better understanding, trust and openness between the two sides, and will support true dialogue to achieve national reconciliation," he added