Myanmar Welcomes Constructive Commentary and Looks Forward
                                               to a Free and Open Dialogue

The Government of Myanmar was pleased to have Amnesty International visit Myanmar last week. The trip was a positive step in developing constructive dialogue on human rights issues, and we look forward to studying A.I's recommendations and observations.

Amnesty International's, independence, honesty and integrity are well known throughout the world, and their visit to Myanmar will, we hope, result in deeper understanding of the issues facing our country.

Myanmar welcomes constructive commentary, from the international community, and we look forward to continuing the free and open dialogue wit11 Amnesty International that began with their visit.

 Dated. 12 February 2003