US: It is encouraged that Myanmar's Suu Kyi can travel

The Jakarta Post, Associated Press, Washington, Tue, 08/16/2011

The United States says it is encouraged that Myanmar's government has held talks with democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and allowed her to travel upcountry.

Suu Kyi met with supporters north of Yangon on Sunday and gave a short speech urging unity and support for her political party. It was her first overtly political trip outside Myanmar's main city since she was released in November from house arrest.

State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Monday that Myanmar's government had met its responsibilities to keep Suu Kyi safe and secure.

The U.S. is urging the military-dominated government to reconcile with the Nobel laureate, whose party boycotted recent elections.

Suu Kyi last week met with a government minister, but few details of the talks have emerged.