Thursday, April 05, 2007
Al-Maliki to visit South Korea
International, Politics
(AP) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will visit South Korea next week for talks with President Roh Moo-hyun expected to focus on economic cooperation, Roh's office announced Thursday. During a three-day trip starting Wednesday, al-Maliki will discuss cooperation in natural resources, electricity and construction, as well as Seoul's support to rebuild the Middle East nation, the presidential office said in a statement. Al-Maliki will also hold talks with South Korean business leaders and tour local industrial facilities, it said. Iraqi officials accompanying al-Maliki will include the ministers for oil, electricity and industry, the office said. South Korea has about 2,300 troops in Iraq on a reconstruction mission.
Labels: Nouri Al-Maliki, President Roh Moo-hyun, South Korea
