Burma's government in exile, the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma, says it welcomes the United States' plans to talk directly with Burma's government.

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The government in exile, the National Coalition Government for the Union of Burma, says it will announce its new strategy for a transitional process to democracy in late June.

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But the highest-profile meeting of this morning took place between representatives of the European Union and Burma.

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Both of our nations emerged from the British Empire, and the United States was among the first countries to recognize an independent Union of Burma.

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Aung San was president of the All Burma Students' Union before joining the Dohbama Asiayone, a group of young nationalists.

CNN: CENTURY OF LIBERATION

Last month the European Union lifted the last of its non-military sanctions on Burma.

BBC: US announces Burma sanctions move