But Thein Sein and the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) said talks should
wait until after a parliamentary committee reviewing proposals for revising the charter had
completed its work in January.
The current constitution, drafted by a military-appointed committee when Myanmar was under
junta rule, stipulates that 25% of the seats in parliament are appointed by the armed forces.
It also excludes Suu Kyi from running for the presidency in elections in 2015, as she was
previously married to a foreigner.
"The government has not shown positive signs on amending the constitution," Suu Kyi said.
"Nearly all the people want to amend the constitution soon," she said.