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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the US pledge to ease the ban is a result of Myanmar's continued reform efforts.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) welcomes Myanmar President Thein Sein (L) before a meeting in Siem Reap on July 13, 2012. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Myanmar President Thein Sein on July 13 for landmark discussions days after Washington eased its sanctions on the once-pariah state.

Tang Chhin Sothy

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