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But he added though that the Burmese government could be responsive to international pressure.

Mr Gambari visited Burma twice after the violent suppression of protests.

He said opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi had been allowed to issue a statement for the first time in over four years and had been allowed to meet members of her party.

"I have stressed to the government that the best way to make real their commitment to dialogue with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is to release her without delay so that she can become a full partner in dialogue," Mr Gambari said.

"On balance, the positive outcomes of this latest mission show that the government of Myanmar can be responsive to the concerns of the international community."

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He added also that "the situation today is qualitatively different from what it was a few weeks ago".

Mr Gambari was reporting to the UN Security Council after his second visit to Burma following the violent suppression of anti-government protests in September.

However, on his second visit he failed to secure a meeting with the country's leader, General Than Shwe.

The military also rejected his proposal of a three-way meeting with the leaders and Ms Suu Kyi as premature.

Burma has been ruled since 1962 as a military dictatorship, with the junta failing to honour the result of the 1990 elections won by Ms Suu Kyi's party.

(BBC)

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