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New York, 18 November 2010 - Statement attributable to the

Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Myanmar


The Secretary-General called Daw Aung San Suu Kyi this morning to personally greet
her following her long-awaited release from detention. The Secretary-General and Daw
Aung San Suu Kyi had a warm and cordial conversation.
The Secretary-General expressed his admiration for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's courage
and dignity as a source of inspiration for millions of people around the world.
The Secretary-General and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi both stressed the need for the
Myanmar authorities to release all remaining political prisoners as a matter of priority so
that all citizens of Myanmar are free to contribute to advancing the prospects of national
reconciliation and democratic transition in Myanmar.
The Secretary-General told Daw Aung San Suu Kyi that he was encouraged by the
spirit of reconciliation emanating from her statements and appeals for dialogue and
compromise following her release. He stressed that he would continue to encourage all
parties to seize the opportunity to work together in the national interest through dialogue.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi expressed her appreciation for the role of the United Nations in
Myanmar and emphasized the continued importance of such role at the present juncture.
She recalled the Secretary-General's visit to Yangon in July 2009 and his desire to meet
her, and expressed her appreciation for the continuous efforts he has made on her behalf.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi expressed her support for an early visit by the Secretary-
General's Special Adviser for Myanmar to Yangon and her desire to engage with him for
pushing ahead in addressing the challenges facing the people of Myanmar. Meanwhile,
she also suggested an early meeting with the head of the UN Office in Yangon.
The Secretary-General reiterated his own commitment and that of the United Nations to
continue to uphold the cause of human rights and support all efforts by the Government,
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all other stakeholders to build a united, peaceful, democratic
and modern future for their country.
http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=4934

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