YANGON, Myanmar - A top U.S. official says Myanmar must grant "unhindered access" to cyclone-devastated areas as a condition for receiving more American aid.

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scot Marciel has told an international donors conference in Myanmar that the United States is prepared to offer significant aid for cyclone survivors if the junta allows foreign experts to assess the affected areas.

He told the conference Sunday the U.S. has already provided more than US$20.5 million in aid.

Cyclone Nargis struck three weeks ago.

Myanmar's ruling generals told the United Nations on Friday they were now willing to allow all foreign aid workers into the devastated Irrawaddy delta to assess the damage.

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