UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has again expressed his frustration over the Burmese junta's lack of democratic engagement as the country prepares for its first election in 20 years. "It is a source of disappointment that, despite our best efforts, Myanmar [Burma] failed to utilize my good offices and engage meaningfully on issues of mutual interest and concern during the reporting period. This is a regrettable lost opportunity for Myanmar to pursue our shared goals," Ban said in a report on human rights in Burma.