U.S. senior diplomat pledges continued support for Myanmar new government

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that the U.S. government would build a more deepened and firm relations with Myanmar in the future, pledging to continuously support Myanmar new government due to take office at the end of March.

Meeting with the press, Blinken also expressed the wishes of the United States to forge good relations with Myanmar and all its neighboring countries including China.

During his meeting with Myanmar President U Thein Sein in Nay Pyi Taw , Blinken requested for the release of all remaining students and political prisoners before the new government takes office.

Blinken noted that it is time for successfully forming a new government after overcoming a step towards democracy and find resolvement through dialogue, adding that more difficulties and challenges are prevalent in the future.

During his visit, Blinken also met with Chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD) Aung San Suu Kyi, reiterating the continued U.S. support for Myanmar's reform and democratic transition.

Blinken arrived Myanmar Sunday on a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation.