Path to "substantive dialogue" opened in Myanmar-UN

BANGKOK, Nov 8 (Reuters) A path to ''substantive dialogue'' between Myanmar's junta and detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been opened, UN special envoy Ibrahim Gambari said today.

''We now have a process going which would lead to substantive dialogue between the Government and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as a key instrument in promoting national reconciliation in an all-inclusive manner,'' he said in a statement.

''The sooner such a dialogue can start, the better for Myanmar.'' Reuters MS GC1744