Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) walks next to EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton after their meeting in Rangoon. Photo: Reuters.

The EU's foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, who's visiting Burma, said the reforms must continue so that people could be confident about their future.

Earlier, Lady Ashton held talks with government ministers and the opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.

The EU suspended sanctions against Burma earlier this month but said it wished to see further progress towards democracy before lifting them completely.