Bangkok--23 May--UNISBKK
Comments made to the media by the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, following his meeting with Myanmar's Senior General Than Shwe, in the capital Naypyidaw today:
- "I had a very good meeting with the Senior General and particularly on these aid workers."
- "He has agreed to allow all the aid workers."
- A reporter asked: Is it a big breakthrough?
"Yes, I think so, he has agreed to allow all aid workers regardless of nationalities," Ban said. "He has taken quite a flexible position on this matter."
- A reporter asked: Do you believe him?
Ban said Senior General Than Shwe had made the statement "in front of many senior generals."
- Ban said Senior General Than Shwe had agreed to allow Yangon airport to be used a logistical hub for aid distribution.
The meeting started at 10:30 a.m. (0400 GMT), and lasted two hours and 15 minutes.
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