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February 26, 2008. President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov is visiting Republic of Korea

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov is on a visit to the Republic of Korea. On Monday, Islam Karimov participated in the ceremony of inauguration of the newly elected President of the Repubilc of Korea Lee Myung-bak. On the same day, Islam Karimov held talks with the president of Korean Air Cho Yang Ho, which focused on cooperation between this company and O‘zbekiston Havo Yollari. The two airlines signed a Protocol of intentions, according to which Uzbekistan should join Sky Team, the international aviation alliance, in 2008-2009. The President of Uzbekistan also held negotiations with the president of the Korea Gas Corporation Su Ho Lee. At the talks, the sides discussed issues of cooperation between Uzbekneftegaz and KOGAS, as well as implementation of joint projects. A founding agreement and charter of the new joint venture UzKorGasChemical were signed. The visit of the President of Uzbekistan to South Korea will end on 26 February.

Type:	Campaign
Organizers:	Government
Participants:	Government(s)
Theme:	Regional Partnership
Countries:	Uzbekistan, Korea, Republic of
Locations:	Korea, Republic of
Open press:	Yes

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