Reports from Myanmar say the detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called for direct talks with the head of the country's military government. Ms. Suu Kyi has not met the General Than Shwe since 2002. The request was made in a letter parts of which have been leaked to the media. In the letter she thanks the military leadership for allowing the recent visit of a high level American delegation and welcomes opportunities to discuss sanctions imposed on Myanmar. Ms. Suu Kyi says she wishes to cooperate with the military government on issues which as she puts it will benefit the nation.<br/>