NAY PYI TAW, 1 Dec - Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Wunna Maung Lwin received US Secretary of State Mrs Hillary Clinton and party who were here on an official visit at the ministry, here, this morning.

Their meeting focused on promotion of bilateral ties between Myanmar and the US and mutual cooperation.

Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Myo Myint, directors general and officials. The US Secretary of State was accompanied by Assistant Secretary of State Mr Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights & Labour Mr Michael Posner, US Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Myanmar Mr Derek Mitchell and Senior Director for Asian Affairs National Security Council Mr Daniel Russell.

MNA