South Korea will continue cooperating with Russia to implement the projects with the DPRK
The Republic of Korea will continue to work closely with Russia to implement trilateral projects with the participation of North Korea, despite the deterioration of relations between Russia and the West, said Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Cho Tae-Yul.
Speaking at an international media conference, He said that " the conflict between Russia and the West in the context of the Ukrainian fall puts a big target for Korean diplomacy." Cho Tae-Yul drew attention that the Russian Federation is an important partner for Korea, not only in the matter of resolving the North Korean nuclear issue, but in matters of unification of the Korean Peninsula.
"Projects of trilateral cooperation of the Republic of Korea, the DPRK and the Russian Federation, such as Nagin-Hassan, will continue. Such Projects are important because they have the opportunity to promote connectivity between countries and contribute to laying the Foundation for unification of the Korean Peninsula. Accordingly, we will continue closely cooperating with Russia to implement them, " said Cho Tae-Yul.
He also recalled that this year marks the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and the Republic of Korea.
"it is very important that Korea and Russia undertake General attempts to maintain bilateral relations on the track of stability and long-term development," said Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
in November of last year during the first test project, about 40, 5 thousand tons of Russian coal was delivered to South Korea by ship from the port of Najin (Rajin) where the goods came by rail from the Russian border station to Hassan.
according to reports news Agency, South Korea at the end of April to take part in the 2nd pilot project cartel organizations of Russia and the DPRK in the North Korean special economic zone of Rajin-Sanbon.
International media conference-2015 (World Journalists Conference held in the Republic of Korea, 13-17 April. Its themes this year were the issues of unification of the Korean Peninsula, as well as freedom of expression and safety of journalists.
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