1st US ambassador to Myanmar in 22 years arrives
The US Embassy in Myanmar says Washington's first ambassador to the Southeast Asian nation in 22 years has arrived. Embassy spokeswoman Adrienne Nutzman says Derek Mitchell flew into the main city, Yangon, on Wednesday and will formally present his credentials to President Thein Sein in the capital Naypyitaw.
Mitchell had previously served as President Barack Obama's special envoy to Myanmar. The US. Senate confirmed his appointment as ambassador in late June. (AP)
