The Obama administration is praising Burma - the country also known as Myanmar - for its peaceful elections, but notes that they were far from perfect.
The U.S. has reached out to the government, opening the door to improved relations after years of isolation.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington:
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Ben Rhodes, the White House point person for Burma / Myanmar confirmed that Washington will continue keep a close eye on the evolving political situation.
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