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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 06-04-18
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] Benita Ferrero-Waldner to visit the Republic of Korea on 19-20 April
Midday Express of 2006-04-18
Reference: MEX/06/0418
Date: 18/04/2006
EXME06 / 18.4
MIDDAY EXPRESS
News from the Press and Communication Directorate General's midday briefing
Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Direction Générale Presse etb
Communication
18/04/06
[01] Benita Ferrero-Waldner to visit the Republic of Korea on 19-20 April
European Commissioner for External Relations and Neighbourhood Policy,
Benita Ferrero-Waldner will visit the Republic of Korea on 19-20 April, for
meetings with President Roh Moo-hyun, Foreign Minister Ban Ki-Moon and
Unification Minister Lee Jong-seok. Discussions will cover bilateral issues,
and how to build on the already strong EU-South Korea trading relationship
; regional issues, including north-south relations, the six party talks on
North Korea, and developments in North East Asia ; and international
matters including Iran, Iraq, UN reform, progress in the Doha Development
Agenda, avian flu, climate change and energy security. During her trip the
Commissioner will also meet European and Korean business representatives
and inaugurate an EU Study Centre in Seoul aimed at boosting awareness of
the EU and the relationship between the Union and South Korea.
From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/
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