China News Service, March 25, reported that South Korean Foreign Minister Zheng Yiyong and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks on the 25th in the office building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Duramdong, Jongno District, Seoul.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said after the meeting that South Korean Prime Minister Ding Shijun was invited to participate in the "Open Innovation" International Forum in Moscow in the fall.
Data map: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Wang Xiujun
According to Korea Broadcasting International (KBS), Lavrov said at a joint press conference held after the talks that Russia and South Korea agreed that in order to completely resolve all problems in the region, consultations among all relevant countries should be initiated as soon as possible. program.
Lavrov emphasized that efforts to safeguard the peace and stability of the Korean peninsula are of the utmost importance. These efforts also include the abandonment of all relevant countries' arms race and the abandonment of various military activities.
Russian Satellite Network reported that Lavrov also pointed out after the talks, “The Prime Minister of the Russian Government has invited the Prime Minister of South Korea to participate in the International Forum on “Open Innovation” in Moscow this fall.
In addition, Lavrov also revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin also received an invitation to visit Seoul, but was unable to make the trip due to the impact of the new crown epidemic.
Lavrov added, “We have agreed that once the epidemic situation eases, we will immediately start this issue again.” Zheng Yirong also said that South Korea and Russia agreed to make joint efforts to promote Russian President Putin’s visit to South Korea as soon as possible after the epidemic is under control.