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Full text of joint statement of South Korea-Russia summit
MOSCOW, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- The following is the full text of a joint statement released after the summit between South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow on Monday.
Korea-Russia Joint Statement
1. President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea paid a state visit to the
Russian Federation on September 28-30, 2008 at the invitation of President Dmitry
A. Medvedev of the Russian Federation.
During the summit meeting on September 29(Mon), which was held in a friendly and
constructive atmosphere, the Presidents of the Republic of Korea and the Russian
Federation reviewed the advances made in Korea-Russia relations since the two
countries established diplomatic relations in 1990. The two leaders also had a
fruitful exchange of views on major global issues.
2. The two Presidents expressed their satisfaction on the dynamic and
multi-dimensional development of the Korea-Russia relations in recent years.
Also, confirming that developing the bilateral relations is a high priority for
both countries, the two leaders agreed to upgrade the current bilateral relations
into a 'Strategic Cooperative Partnership'. The two Presidents agreed that they
would continue to maintain close contact with each other, in order to exchange
views on major issues including Korea-Russia relations, the situation in the
Korean Peninsula, North East Asia, and the world as a whole, and also to enhance
exchanges and cooperation on diverse levels such as the government, parliament,
and public and private sectors.
3. Both Presidents agreed to hold the Strategic Dialogue between the First Vice
Ministers of the two Foreign Ministries, as a high-level group for holding
practical consultations in the areas of diplomacy and security. Also, both
Presidents decided to activate existing consultation channels such as the
Korea-Russia Forum, and to increase exchanges in various areas including culture,
academic activities, youth, and sports, in order to encourage mutual inter-civil
understanding between the two countries.
Both Presidents agreed that the organization of joint events, devoted to the 20th
anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of
Korea and the Russian Federation would contribute to the further strengthening of
bilateral relations, and decided to work together for the celebration of the
jubilee as an important event, through the implementation of various cultural and
other memorable projects.
4. Sharing views that the increase of people-to-people exchanges between the two
nations would provide a strong foothold for improving inter-civil understanding
between Korea and Russia, both Presidents agreed to improve the legal basis for
such exchanges, including measures to simplify the procedures for issuing visas.
The two Presidents expressed their satisfaction in the achievements made through
the implementation of the???2005 Action Plan on Economic and Trade Cooperation
between Korea and Russia???, which was concluded in November 19, 2005. In
particular, they welcomed the rapid growth in bilateral trade and the expansion
of mutual investment in diverse areas, which led to the strengthening of
exchanges and cooperation between Korean and Russian companies.
In order to actualize the full potential of the cooperation, the two Presidents
decided that they would continue to concentrate efforts on improving the trade
structure, increasing the share of machineries and high-tech products in Russia's
exports, and also improve the quality and level of the trade and economic
cooperation as a whole. In this vein, the two leaders agreed to examine measures
to realize free trade between Korea and Russia. Also, President Lee expressed his
support for Russia's desire to enter the WTO, and anticipated the smooth process
of Russia's accession into the organization.
The two Presidents noted that the Korea-Russia investment cooperation is an
important means of enhancing economic ties between the two countries and that it
entails great prospects. In this context, both Presidents were determined to
promote information exchanges between the two countries, activate various forms
of cooperation between the organizations of the two countries in implementing
infrastructure projects, and promote cooperation in processing industries,
high-tech areas, energy, and the development of natural resources.
President Medvedev, in taking the "The Economic and Social Development of the Far
East and Eastern Siberia in 1996 - 2005 and until 2013" into consideration,
highly valued Korean companies' willingness to participate in projects for the
development of the Russian Far East and Siberia region. The two Presidents agreed
to discuss the various details including the drafting of a joint document for
cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation in the field
of the development of the Russian Far East and Siberia, within the framework of
the Korea-Russian Joint Commission on Economic, Scientific and Technical
Cooperation.
President Lee wished for the success of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC) Summit Meeting which will be held in Vladivostok in 2012 and also for the
success of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Both Presidents decided to actively
explore ways to cooperate in all relevant projects, including the building of the
infrastructure of these international events.
The two Presidents agreed that, in order to foster a more profound economic
cooperation between the two countries, it is necessary to strengthen and promote
dialogue at the non-government level. In this connection, both Presidents spoke
in favor of expanding the Korea-Russia Business Dialogue including dialogue at
the regional level, and in encouraging more active participation from small and
medium enterprises in bilateral trade and economic cooperation, and expressed
hope to develop their cooperation between the non-government sectors of the two
countries.
5. The two Presidents expressed their commitment to strengthen their cooperation
in energy, which is one of the most important fields in bilateral economic
cooperation. In this context, both Presidents endorsed the joint implementation
of energy projects by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Korea and third
countries. Furthermore, both Presidents agreed to develop close cooperation for
the success of projects in developing oil fields in Russia, including the West
Kamchatka Project. President Medvedev acclaimed Korea's commitment to participate
in the open competition and bid for natural resources, and in the construction of
petro- and gas-chemical complexes and the development of liquefied natural gas
deposits in the Russian Far East region.
Both Presidents shared the view that Korea's import of Russian natural gas would
bring benefits to both countries, and welcomed the conclusion of the MOU on
cooperation between the state-run gas companies of the two countries.
Both Presidents agreed to expand their cooperation within the framework of the
Korea-Russian Joint Commission on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation
in the mineral resources area, and to hold discussions on the research,
reasonable use of mineral resources, and specific implementation of plans for the
development.
6. The two Presidents hoped to strengthen their cooperation and promote large
projects in high-tech areas, including the areas of nanotech, IT, nuclear energy,
space exploration, and other fields of science and technologies, including polar
research.
The two Presidents noted with satisfaction that considerable accomplishments have
been made through cooperation in the peaceful use and research of outer space,
and further noted that the space exploration by the first Korean astronaut in
April 2008 was a success. Both Presidents also agreed to continuously expand
their cooperation in aerospace technology, including the development of the
Korean Space Launch Vehicle (KSLV-1).
Both Presidents noted that Russia's proposal to establish the International
Uranium Center is useful for the sake of nuclear non-proliferation and stable
supply of nuclear fuel, under the common perception that peaceful use of nuclear
energy and the strengthening of the nuclear non-proliferation regime are
important. In this regard, the two Presidents agreed to examine the possibility
of cooperation in this area.
The two Presidents recognized the importance of the project on linking the
Trans-Korean Railway (TKR) and the Trans-Siberian Railway (TSR), such as the
Khasan-Rajin branch reconstructing project, in the international transportation
and distribution market, and also confirmed that this project will contribute to
the development of the Russian Far East and Siberian region. In this regard, both
Presidents agreed to work together continuously in this project to link the
railways. Furthermore, both Presidents agreed to closely collaborate with each
other to increase their cooperation in maritime transportation.
Both Presidents stood to further develop their mutually beneficial cooperation in
the fishing industry, in accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement on
Cooperation in Fisheries of September 16th, 1991. In addition, the leaders
decided to render assistance to the creation of joint projects on the catching,
reproduction, processing, and marketing of aquatic bio-resources, and to mutually
cooperate for the preservation and maintenance of marine bio-resources. The two
Presidents also agreed to promote cooperation for the prevention of illegal
fishery in the Northwest Pacific Ocean.
Both Presidents expressed satisfaction that the bilateral cooperation has reached
a high level in law enforcement, and shared the view that it is necessary to
enhance the cooperation to prevent and address natural and human disasters.
Both Presidents agreed to continuously increase exchanges and strengthen their
cooperation in the defense area, including military technology exchanges and
personnel interaction between the militaries of the two countries.
As for cooperation in science and technology, both Presidents agreed to continue
consultations on the conclusion of the implementing arrangements for the
treatment of industrial property.
7. The two Presidents carefully discussed the international situation and shared
the common opinion that a peaceful settlement of regional and worldwide problems
through dialogue is desirable, and agreed to expand the cooperation within the
framework of regional organizations, such as the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and
the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), in order to enhance multilateral
cooperation for the peace, security, and development of the Asia Pacific region.
President Lee expressed his satisfaction that Russia has applied open
regionalism- the foundation on which East Asian and Pacific countries have
increased their cooperation- to develop close ties with regional organizations of
East Asia, and also expressed his hope for these ties to be further strengthened
in the future.
8. The two Presidents recognized the importance of multilateral diplomacy, such
as complying with principles of international law including the UN Charter,
strengthening the UN's role in solving international problems, and enhancing
cooperation to address worldwide issues.
To this aspect, both Presidents agreed to continue close discussions on areas of
mutual interest in multilateral organizations and forums including the UN. In
addition, both Presidents agreed that in the face of global challenges and
threats, the United Nations needs to go through continuous reform to enhance UN's
democracy, transparency, responsibility, and representative nature, based on a
wide range of agreement among the Member States.
The two Presidents recognized that interdependence among nations is increasing in
line with the expansion of globalization, and that as a result, the security and
prosperity of each country have became inseparable. Both Presidents shared a
common understanding that new challenges and threats to security and sustainable
development such as international terrorism, trans-border crimes and demographic
imbalances are inherently international in nature, and further agreed on the need
for the international community to strengthen collective efforts, so as to
effectively respond to such challenges.
The two Presidents agreed on the need to strengthen cooperation through
international and regional organizations as well as bilateral channels, so as to
actively respond to new challenges such as climate change, energy security, and
food security and also to fight against trans-border crimes, including crimes
involving financial or economic areas, piracy, and cyberspace crimes.
Further, both Presidents supported the adoption of the International Convention
on the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, and further showed support for
adopting the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism also at the
earliest possible time and for increasing bilateral cooperation to combat the
financing of terrorism. Both Presidents strongly reprimanded all types of
international terrorism, regardless of their purpose and motive, and reaffirmed
their commitment to join efforts in tackling terrorism by participating in
international or regional organizations as well as through bilateral efforts.
The two Presidents further agreed that relevant multilateral cooperation regimes
should be strengthened in accordance with the Treaty of Non-proliferation of
Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and the Biological
and Toxic Weapons Convention (BWC).
Both Presidents also agreed to devote special attention to export control, as an
important means of blocking the proliferation and delivery of weapons of mass
destruction.
9. Both Presidents expressed their respective concerns over the recent situation
in Georgia, and reached a common understanding that the situation should be
settled through dialogue, which would contribute to regional stability and
international peace.
The two Presidents agreed to strengthen consultations and cooperation within the
framework of the Six-Party Talks in which the Republic of Korea, the Russian
Federation, the United States of America, Japan, the Democratic People's Republic
of Korea, and the People's Republic of China are participating, and to continue
constructive efforts for the early realization of the goals of the September 19
Joint Statement in a peaceful and diplomatic manner.
President Lee expressed his support for the constructive role of the Russian
Federation within the Six-Party Talks as the Chair of the Northeast Asia Peace
and Security Mechanism Working Group, and President Medvedev expressed his
support for the Republic of Korea's constructive role as the Chair of the Economy
and Energy Cooperation Working Group.
President Lee Myung-bak explained to President Medvedev about the Korean
government's efforts to advance mutually-beneficial and co-prosperous
inter-Korean relations. President Medvedev confirmed his support for Korea's
efforts in fostering inter-Korean dialogue and cooperation, and emphasized their
importance in promoting peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
10. The two Presidents expressed satisfaction with the results of the official
visit of President Lee Myung-bak to the Russian Federation. Both Presidents
shared the understanding that the visit conveyed significance to the development
of the bilateral relations.
President Lee Myung-bak expressed his appreciation to the government and people
of the Russian Federation for the warm hospitality accorded to him, and extended
a cordial invitation to President Medvedev to visit the Republic of Korea at his
convenience. President Medvedev accepted the invitation with gratitude.
(END)
Korea-Russia Joint Statement
1. President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea paid a state visit to the
Russian Federation on September 28-30, 2008 at the invitation of President Dmitry
A. Medvedev of the Russian Federation.
During the summit meeting on September 29(Mon), which was held in a friendly and
constructive atmosphere, the Presidents of the Republic of Korea and the Russian
Federation reviewed the advances made in Korea-Russia relations since the two
countries established diplomatic relations in 1990. The two leaders also had a
fruitful exchange of views on major global issues.
2. The two Presidents expressed their satisfaction on the dynamic and
multi-dimensional development of the Korea-Russia relations in recent years.
Also, confirming that developing the bilateral relations is a high priority for
both countries, the two leaders agreed to upgrade the current bilateral relations
into a 'Strategic Cooperative Partnership'. The two Presidents agreed that they
would continue to maintain close contact with each other, in order to exchange
views on major issues including Korea-Russia relations, the situation in the
Korean Peninsula, North East Asia, and the world as a whole, and also to enhance
exchanges and cooperation on diverse levels such as the government, parliament,
and public and private sectors.
3. Both Presidents agreed to hold the Strategic Dialogue between the First Vice
Ministers of the two Foreign Ministries, as a high-level group for holding
practical consultations in the areas of diplomacy and security. Also, both
Presidents decided to activate existing consultation channels such as the
Korea-Russia Forum, and to increase exchanges in various areas including culture,
academic activities, youth, and sports, in order to encourage mutual inter-civil
understanding between the two countries.
Both Presidents agreed that the organization of joint events, devoted to the 20th
anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of
Korea and the Russian Federation would contribute to the further strengthening of
bilateral relations, and decided to work together for the celebration of the
jubilee as an important event, through the implementation of various cultural and
other memorable projects.
4. Sharing views that the increase of people-to-people exchanges between the two
nations would provide a strong foothold for improving inter-civil understanding
between Korea and Russia, both Presidents agreed to improve the legal basis for
such exchanges, including measures to simplify the procedures for issuing visas.
The two Presidents expressed their satisfaction in the achievements made through
the implementation of the???2005 Action Plan on Economic and Trade Cooperation
between Korea and Russia???, which was concluded in November 19, 2005. In
particular, they welcomed the rapid growth in bilateral trade and the expansion
of mutual investment in diverse areas, which led to the strengthening of
exchanges and cooperation between Korean and Russian companies.
In order to actualize the full potential of the cooperation, the two Presidents
decided that they would continue to concentrate efforts on improving the trade
structure, increasing the share of machineries and high-tech products in Russia's
exports, and also improve the quality and level of the trade and economic
cooperation as a whole. In this vein, the two leaders agreed to examine measures
to realize free trade between Korea and Russia. Also, President Lee expressed his
support for Russia's desire to enter the WTO, and anticipated the smooth process
of Russia's accession into the organization.
The two Presidents noted that the Korea-Russia investment cooperation is an
important means of enhancing economic ties between the two countries and that it
entails great prospects. In this context, both Presidents were determined to
promote information exchanges between the two countries, activate various forms
of cooperation between the organizations of the two countries in implementing
infrastructure projects, and promote cooperation in processing industries,
high-tech areas, energy, and the development of natural resources.
President Medvedev, in taking the "The Economic and Social Development of the Far
East and Eastern Siberia in 1996 - 2005 and until 2013" into consideration,
highly valued Korean companies' willingness to participate in projects for the
development of the Russian Far East and Siberia region. The two Presidents agreed
to discuss the various details including the drafting of a joint document for
cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation in the field
of the development of the Russian Far East and Siberia, within the framework of
the Korea-Russian Joint Commission on Economic, Scientific and Technical
Cooperation.
President Lee wished for the success of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC) Summit Meeting which will be held in Vladivostok in 2012 and also for the
success of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Both Presidents decided to actively
explore ways to cooperate in all relevant projects, including the building of the
infrastructure of these international events.
The two Presidents agreed that, in order to foster a more profound economic
cooperation between the two countries, it is necessary to strengthen and promote
dialogue at the non-government level. In this connection, both Presidents spoke
in favor of expanding the Korea-Russia Business Dialogue including dialogue at
the regional level, and in encouraging more active participation from small and
medium enterprises in bilateral trade and economic cooperation, and expressed
hope to develop their cooperation between the non-government sectors of the two
countries.
5. The two Presidents expressed their commitment to strengthen their cooperation
in energy, which is one of the most important fields in bilateral economic
cooperation. In this context, both Presidents endorsed the joint implementation
of energy projects by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Korea and third
countries. Furthermore, both Presidents agreed to develop close cooperation for
the success of projects in developing oil fields in Russia, including the West
Kamchatka Project. President Medvedev acclaimed Korea's commitment to participate
in the open competition and bid for natural resources, and in the construction of
petro- and gas-chemical complexes and the development of liquefied natural gas
deposits in the Russian Far East region.
Both Presidents shared the view that Korea's import of Russian natural gas would
bring benefits to both countries, and welcomed the conclusion of the MOU on
cooperation between the state-run gas companies of the two countries.
Both Presidents agreed to expand their cooperation within the framework of the
Korea-Russian Joint Commission on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation
in the mineral resources area, and to hold discussions on the research,
reasonable use of mineral resources, and specific implementation of plans for the
development.
6. The two Presidents hoped to strengthen their cooperation and promote large
projects in high-tech areas, including the areas of nanotech, IT, nuclear energy,
space exploration, and other fields of science and technologies, including polar
research.
The two Presidents noted with satisfaction that considerable accomplishments have
been made through cooperation in the peaceful use and research of outer space,
and further noted that the space exploration by the first Korean astronaut in
April 2008 was a success. Both Presidents also agreed to continuously expand
their cooperation in aerospace technology, including the development of the
Korean Space Launch Vehicle (KSLV-1).
Both Presidents noted that Russia's proposal to establish the International
Uranium Center is useful for the sake of nuclear non-proliferation and stable
supply of nuclear fuel, under the common perception that peaceful use of nuclear
energy and the strengthening of the nuclear non-proliferation regime are
important. In this regard, the two Presidents agreed to examine the possibility
of cooperation in this area.
The two Presidents recognized the importance of the project on linking the
Trans-Korean Railway (TKR) and the Trans-Siberian Railway (TSR), such as the
Khasan-Rajin branch reconstructing project, in the international transportation
and distribution market, and also confirmed that this project will contribute to
the development of the Russian Far East and Siberian region. In this regard, both
Presidents agreed to work together continuously in this project to link the
railways. Furthermore, both Presidents agreed to closely collaborate with each
other to increase their cooperation in maritime transportation.
Both Presidents stood to further develop their mutually beneficial cooperation in
the fishing industry, in accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement on
Cooperation in Fisheries of September 16th, 1991. In addition, the leaders
decided to render assistance to the creation of joint projects on the catching,
reproduction, processing, and marketing of aquatic bio-resources, and to mutually
cooperate for the preservation and maintenance of marine bio-resources. The two
Presidents also agreed to promote cooperation for the prevention of illegal
fishery in the Northwest Pacific Ocean.
Both Presidents expressed satisfaction that the bilateral cooperation has reached
a high level in law enforcement, and shared the view that it is necessary to
enhance the cooperation to prevent and address natural and human disasters.
Both Presidents agreed to continuously increase exchanges and strengthen their
cooperation in the defense area, including military technology exchanges and
personnel interaction between the militaries of the two countries.
As for cooperation in science and technology, both Presidents agreed to continue
consultations on the conclusion of the implementing arrangements for the
treatment of industrial property.
7. The two Presidents carefully discussed the international situation and shared
the common opinion that a peaceful settlement of regional and worldwide problems
through dialogue is desirable, and agreed to expand the cooperation within the
framework of regional organizations, such as the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and
the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), in order to enhance multilateral
cooperation for the peace, security, and development of the Asia Pacific region.
President Lee expressed his satisfaction that Russia has applied open
regionalism- the foundation on which East Asian and Pacific countries have
increased their cooperation- to develop close ties with regional organizations of
East Asia, and also expressed his hope for these ties to be further strengthened
in the future.
8. The two Presidents recognized the importance of multilateral diplomacy, such
as complying with principles of international law including the UN Charter,
strengthening the UN's role in solving international problems, and enhancing
cooperation to address worldwide issues.
To this aspect, both Presidents agreed to continue close discussions on areas of
mutual interest in multilateral organizations and forums including the UN. In
addition, both Presidents agreed that in the face of global challenges and
threats, the United Nations needs to go through continuous reform to enhance UN's
democracy, transparency, responsibility, and representative nature, based on a
wide range of agreement among the Member States.
The two Presidents recognized that interdependence among nations is increasing in
line with the expansion of globalization, and that as a result, the security and
prosperity of each country have became inseparable. Both Presidents shared a
common understanding that new challenges and threats to security and sustainable
development such as international terrorism, trans-border crimes and demographic
imbalances are inherently international in nature, and further agreed on the need
for the international community to strengthen collective efforts, so as to
effectively respond to such challenges.
The two Presidents agreed on the need to strengthen cooperation through
international and regional organizations as well as bilateral channels, so as to
actively respond to new challenges such as climate change, energy security, and
food security and also to fight against trans-border crimes, including crimes
involving financial or economic areas, piracy, and cyberspace crimes.
Further, both Presidents supported the adoption of the International Convention
on the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, and further showed support for
adopting the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism also at the
earliest possible time and for increasing bilateral cooperation to combat the
financing of terrorism. Both Presidents strongly reprimanded all types of
international terrorism, regardless of their purpose and motive, and reaffirmed
their commitment to join efforts in tackling terrorism by participating in
international or regional organizations as well as through bilateral efforts.
The two Presidents further agreed that relevant multilateral cooperation regimes
should be strengthened in accordance with the Treaty of Non-proliferation of
Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and the Biological
and Toxic Weapons Convention (BWC).
Both Presidents also agreed to devote special attention to export control, as an
important means of blocking the proliferation and delivery of weapons of mass
destruction.
9. Both Presidents expressed their respective concerns over the recent situation
in Georgia, and reached a common understanding that the situation should be
settled through dialogue, which would contribute to regional stability and
international peace.
The two Presidents agreed to strengthen consultations and cooperation within the
framework of the Six-Party Talks in which the Republic of Korea, the Russian
Federation, the United States of America, Japan, the Democratic People's Republic
of Korea, and the People's Republic of China are participating, and to continue
constructive efforts for the early realization of the goals of the September 19
Joint Statement in a peaceful and diplomatic manner.
President Lee expressed his support for the constructive role of the Russian
Federation within the Six-Party Talks as the Chair of the Northeast Asia Peace
and Security Mechanism Working Group, and President Medvedev expressed his
support for the Republic of Korea's constructive role as the Chair of the Economy
and Energy Cooperation Working Group.
President Lee Myung-bak explained to President Medvedev about the Korean
government's efforts to advance mutually-beneficial and co-prosperous
inter-Korean relations. President Medvedev confirmed his support for Korea's
efforts in fostering inter-Korean dialogue and cooperation, and emphasized their
importance in promoting peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
10. The two Presidents expressed satisfaction with the results of the official
visit of President Lee Myung-bak to the Russian Federation. Both Presidents
shared the understanding that the visit conveyed significance to the development
of the bilateral relations.
President Lee Myung-bak expressed his appreciation to the government and people
of the Russian Federation for the warm hospitality accorded to him, and extended
a cordial invitation to President Medvedev to visit the Republic of Korea at his
convenience. President Medvedev accepted the invitation with gratitude.
(END)
