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Inter-Korean ministerial talks close

KCNA

    Seoul, July 12 (KCNA correspondent) -- The 11th inter-Korean ministerial talks which were opened in Seoul closed on July 12. At the talks both sides sincerely discussed the issues and proposals on the agenda with a stand and will to firmly preserve and implement to the letter the June 15 Joint Declaration, a landmark of national reunification.
    A joint press release of the 11th inter-Korean ministerial talks was published at the talks.
    According to it, the north and the south expressed concern over the situation prevailing on the Korean peninsula and agreed to cooperate with each other in the efforts to peacefully settle the nuclear issue in a proper way of dialogue, sharing the understanding that it is necessary to work together to preserve peace and security on the peninsula.
    The north and the south agreed to cooperate with each other to have the 8th reunion of separated families and relatives at Mt. Kumgang resort and hold a ground-breaking ceremony of the reunion center at Mt. Kumgang resort on the occasion of Hangawi (harvest moon day).
    The north and the south agreed to cooperate with each other in the efforts to make the on-going economic cooperation bear fruits as early as possible and hold the sixth meeting of the north-south committee for the promotion of economic cooperation in Seoul from august 26 to 29, 2003.
    The north and the south agreed to examine the issue of forming the north-south panel for social and cultural cooperation. It was agreed that the panel would discuss cooperation and exchange in social, cultural, sports and other fields and examine the issues raised by both sides including a stop to smear broadcasting towards the other party.
    The north and the south agreed to render positive cooperation to non-governmental organizations in their efforts to hold functions celebrating the August 15 Liberation Day this year, in an atmosphere of reconciliation and cooperation.
    The north and the south agreed to hold the 12th inter-Korean ministerial talks in Pyongyang from October 14 to 17, 2003.