Former Japanese  PM Meets Head Of Burmese Junta - 2003-05-01

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori has met with the head of Burma's military government.

Diplomats say Mr. Mori presented General Than Shwe with a letter from Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. The letter urged Burma to introduce and promote democratic and economic reforms.

Mr. Mori is in Burma for three days on a goodwill mission.

Information for this report is provided by AP.