An official of the U.S. State Department told VOA Burmese Service: “We have noted the changes in the ruling junta in Burma. The question remains whether the junta will take serious in concrete steps necessary to address intolerable situation in Burma."
"International community wants to see a change direction in Rangoon including the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners, the reopening of the offices of National League for Democracy and implementation of a plan restore democracy in Burma," he added.
Burmese service also interviewed Dr. Sein Win Prime Minister of the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma on Burmese cabinet reshuffle.