Deputy PMs of Two Koreas Begin Econ. Coop. Talks
The inter-Korean economic cooperation committee met for the first time Tuesday in Seoul.
In a speech to open the three-day meeting, Finance Minister Kwon O-kyu called on the two sides to discuss concrete measures to promote economic cooperation with a goal and vision.
The South Korean delegation chief said the talks should set the framework for economic cooperation projects agreed upon at October's inter-Korean summit, and help accelerate the second-phase development of the Gaesong Industrial Complex.
North Korean Deputy Prime Minister Jon Sung-hun said inter-Korean economic cooperation will proceed smoothly if the two sides pool their wisdom and strength.
The North Korean delegation arrived in the South Korean capital at 11 a.m. Tuesday via a direct air route over the West Sea, before moving to the Seoul Grand Hilton Hotel for the talks.
The delegates will attend a welcome reception later in the day to be hosted by Kwon.
They will visit South Korean industrial facilities Wednesday afternoon after sectoral talks in the morning.
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