SINGAPORE - Myanmar is appealing for more foreign aid to help victims of Cyclone Nargis.

Foreign Minister Nyan Win says more assistance would shorten his country's recovery time, but didn't say how much money was needed.

He told reporters in Singapore today that Myanmar would push ahead with its own limited resources if additional help was not forthcoming.

The comments followed the release of a report assessing relief efforts compiled by the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

ASEAN has helped facilitate exchanges between Myanmar's governing military junta and international donors, who have demanded full access to storm-hit areas and an independent assessment of aid to ensure it is not being wasted or stolen.

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