Aung San Suu Kyii starts Washington visit

Aung San Suu Kyii, the state counselor of Myanmar, is starting a multi-day visit to Washington.

The White House describes the trip as truly historic, after seeing enormous change in the country as it transitions toward full democracy.

The U.S. has lifted part of the sanctions regime imposed while the military junta was in power, and National Security adviser Ben Rhodes says, next steps are a key part of the discussions U.S. President Barack Obama will have with state counselor Aung San Suu Kyii.

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National Security adviser Ben Rhodes says the U.S. is aware that Myanmar faces significant problems.

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National Security adviser Ben Rhodes says the Obama administration is taking care to take into account, the military still plays a central role in Myanmar's government.

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