NAY PYI TAW, 2 Nov - Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Wunna Maung Lwin received the visiting delegation led by Mr Derek Mitchell, US Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Myanmar at the Minister's office here this afternoon.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters relating to promotion of bilateral relations and mutual interests.

Also present at the meeting with the Union Minister were responsible officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The US Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Myanmar was accompanied by Mr. Michael H Posner, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, and Charge d' Affairs Mr Michael E Thurston of the US Embassy.
In the evening, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Wunna Maung Lwin hosted a dinner in honour of the visiting US delegation at Thingaha Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw Hotel Zone.

MNA