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Mr President, ladies and gentlemen,

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Talks with President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in during his 

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state visit took place in a business-like and constructive atmosphere.

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We discussed the status of and prospects for bilateral relations 

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and exchanged views on major international issues.

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We reached important agreements on further expanding cooperation 

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between Russia and the Republic of Korea,

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which are fixed in the adopted joint statement and a large package 

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of just signed interdepartmental and corporate documents.

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I would like to note that the Republic of Korea is Russia’s important 

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partner in Asia and the Pacific.

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Relations between our states are multifaceted and based 

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on the principles of good neighbourliness,

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mutual benefit and consideration for each other’s interests.

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During the talks we mentioned the dynamic development 

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of bilateral economic ties.

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Last year trade went up by 27 percent to $19.2 billion.

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In January to April trade increased by another 6.5 percent.

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As a result, South Korea was second among Russia’s major 

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trade partners in Asia and the Pacific.

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South Korean investment in the Russian economy reached $1.2 billion.

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There are over 150 large companies from South Korea 

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in the Russian market.

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They are investing in many diverse areas –

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industry, food processing, agriculture and the hotel business.

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Naturally, priority attention was paid to energy,

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a key area of bilateral cooperation.

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Russia reliably distributes energy resources to the Republic of Korea.

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Last year South Korean consumers received 12.5 million tonnes of oil, almost two million tonnes of LNG 

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and 26 million tonnes of coal.

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In turn, South Korean companies are helping Russia develop its 

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hydrocarbon deposits in the Arctic.

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Fifteen ice-class liquefied gas carriers are being built in South Korea 

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to transport gas from the Yamal LNG plant.

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The possibility of our partners from South Korea participating 

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in the Arctic LNG-2 project on gas extraction 

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and liquefaction is under discussion now.

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We had quite a detailed discussion of cooperation between 

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regions of the two countries.

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The plan is to organise the first Russia-South Korea interregional 

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forum before the end of the year.

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We proposed that South Korean investors take a more active part 

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in implementing the programmes to develop the Russian Far East.

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I mean, in particular, modernisation of the free port of Vladivostok,

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the technological upgrade of the Zvezda shipyard,

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and maintaining and operating the Northern Sea Route 

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and the Trans-Siberian Railway.

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These and other promising projects will be discussed during the Eastern 

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Economic Forum in Vladivostok in September.

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We would be glad to see the President of the Republic 

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of Korea there as a guest of honour.

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We certainly touched on the subject of cultural and humanitarian 

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cooperation which, in our opinion,

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is developing in a positive direction.

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Festivals and days of culture are held annually.

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Our South Korean partners will participate in the 7th St Petersburg 

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International Cultural Forum as a guest country.

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Tourist exchanges are also growing.

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In 2017, over 260,000 South Korean citizens visited Russia,

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which is 62 percent more than in 2016.

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The number of Russian tourists who visited South Korea has also grown 

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to 233,000, a 17 percent increase.

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While discussing the international agenda,

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special attention was paid to the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

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It was noted that the situation in that region has been 

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gradually improving lately.

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Inter-Korean contacts have been re-established.

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Two meetings between the leaders of North and South Korea 

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resulted in encouraging agreements.

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In the same context we would like to mention the results of the recent 

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US – North Korea summit in Singapore on June 12.

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We welcome Pyongyang’s and Washington’s willingness to resolve 

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the crisis comprehensively through dialogue and talks.

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We hope that this will make it possible to considerably reduce 

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the tension around the Korean Peninsula and in the future to create 

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conditions for building a stable security system for all 

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countries in the region.

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In conclusion I would like to express my gratitude to Mr Moon Jae-in and all the South Korean delegation for today’s talks.

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This is not the end of the South Korean President’s visit to our 

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country. Tomorrow the President will attend a football match between 

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the teams of South Korea and Mexico in Rostov-on-Don.

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I am sure that it will be an entertaining game and I would like to wish 

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all fans, those from the Republic of Korea included,

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unforgettable impressions of the World Cup in Russia.

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On a related note, I would like to thank all our South Korean friends,

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Mr President, the government and people of South Korea for the friendly 

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reception of the Russian delegation,

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Russian athletes and fans during the Winter Olympic Games 

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in PyeongChang.

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Thank you.

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First of all, let me express my special gratitude to President Putin 

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and the citizens of Russia who welcomed me and the South 

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Korean delegation so warmly.

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Mr President, let me congratulate you on the successful 

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progress of the FIFA World Cup.

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A holiday atmosphere reigns throughout Russia.

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I think that Russian citizens are so immersed in the World Cup also 

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because Russia’s team is playing so well.

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South Korean fans also go without sleep to watch the World Cup.

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I hope this World Cup goes down as a historic championship 

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that will unite the entire planet.

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My current state visit to Russia comes nine months after 

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my participation in the third Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.

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During my first meeting with President Putin back in Hamburg I proposed 

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holding meetings at the highest level regularly and I am happy that 

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this proposal is being acted upon.

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Last year, during my visit to Vladivostok,

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I had a chance to see the limitless potential of the Far East 

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and various opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.

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Having visited Moscow where nature, civilisation,

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history and the future coexist harmoniously,

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I am even more filled with hope for a common future 

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of Russian-South Korean cooperation.

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I believe Mr President shares my sentiments.

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We recognised that we have common goals –

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to improve our citizens’ lives –

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and we have agreed to work more actively in those areas of cooperation 

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that will benefit our citizens.

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First, together we will jumpstart our countries’ future development via 

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technological cooperation and innovation.

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For this, we have agreed to build a Russia-South Korea innovation 

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centre and expand the South Korea-Russia Science and Technology 

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Cooperation Centre in Moscow.

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I expect more support for exchanges, joint start-ups,

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medium and small businesses.

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Cooperation in the area of new industry will become closer.

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I think that the Republic of Korea’s participation in INNOPROM,

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Russia’s largest innovative industrial fair,

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as partner is very significant.

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I hope that bilateral cooperation in industry,

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innovation and innovative technology will be promoted.

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In addition, I am glad that our countries will begin intergovernmental 

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procedures to launch free trade talks for services and investment.

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The goal of all initiatives is for the two countries’ citizens to enjoy 

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more economic benefits and for their quality of life to improve.

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In particular, I expect there will be many good jobs for young people.

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Second, our countries will cooperate more closely in order to make our 

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common vision a reality: peace and shared prosperity 

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in the Far East and throughout Eurasia.

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At the Eastern Economic Forum last September I suggested building “nine 

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bridges” of cooperation as a strategy for implementing our vision.

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We, the heads of the two states,

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again confirmed the importance of cooperation in these nine areas,

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specifically including railways, electricity generation, gas,

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ship-building, and port infrastructure.

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I hope that the plan of action on these “nine bridges” will be adopted 

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in the next few days and that we will be able to expedite 

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this cooperation.

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We agreed to step up exchanges between local regional governments.

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Seventeen autonomies in the Republic of Korea and regional governments 

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in the Russian Far East will take part in this process.

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I hope that this will be practical and multifaceted cooperation close 

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to the everyday lives of our citizens.

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Third, by expanding cooperation in healthcare and medicine we will 

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improve the health and general wellbeing of our people.

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Soon a South Korean hospital will open in the Skolkovo special 

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international medical cluster.

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I am counting on the active role of healthcare professionals from both 

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countries in the development and in cooperation on cancer,

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cardio-vascular and nervous system disorder treatment.

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We will soon start cooperating on the medicine 

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of the future, involving cutting edge ICT.

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In the near future it will be possible to diagnose patients remotely 

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with digital equipment installed on a train 

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on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

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I hope we will be able to save more lives by pooling the efforts 

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of the two countries and pursuing a wise policy 

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of cooperation in healthcare and medicine.

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We also agreed to consolidate cooperation to enable the Korean 

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Peninsula and Eurasia to jointly reap the benefits of peace 

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and prosperity.

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Preparing for the projects of trilateral cooperation between South 

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Korea, North Korea and Russia, we agreed to work hard 

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on the Korea-Russia bilateral track and carry out the plans 

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that are feasible now.

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It is possible to begin this work by conducting joint bilateral studies 

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on uniting the railways, electric power grids and gas mains.

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Recently the Republic of Korea joined the UIC as a full member.

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I am grateful for Russia’s support in this.

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In conclusion I would like to thank President Putin once again 

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for the invitation to pay a state visit to Russia and express 

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my gratitude to the Russian people for their warm reception. Thank you.

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Thank you for your attention.