The US wants to restore full diplomatic relations with Burma, as an incentive to the Burmese regime to continue with its pro-democracy measures and restoring peace with the ethnic minorities.
An announcement in this regard came from the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, moments after President Barack Obama hailed the Burmese government’s decision to release hundreds of political prisoners, and asked Clinton to look into whether the administration can match the efforts of the new rulers of this country.
“I have directed Secretary Clinton and my administration to take additional steps to build confidence with the government and people of Burma so that we seize this historic and hopeful opportunity,” Obama said on Friday.
While travelling to Indonesia in November, Obama spoke about “the flickers of progress” in reference to the new Burmese government's program of reforms. “Today, that light burns a bit brighter, as prisoners are reunited with their families and people can see a democratic path forward,” said Obama, who spoke with Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the National League of Democracy, in November.
Quickly following the direction of her president, Clinton held a hurriedly convened news briefing at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department, announcing that the US will send an ambassador to Burma and restore full diplomatic relations.
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