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Australian FM Winds Up His Visit to DPRK

Korean Central News Agency of DPRK

    Pyongyang, August 18 (KCNA) -- Alexander Downer, foreign minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, left here Wednesday after wrapping up his visit to the DPRK. The foreign minister and his party were seen off at the airport by Kim Yong Il, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, and officials concerned.
    Before their departure from here, talks were held between Paek Nam Sun, foreign minister of the DPRK, and Alexander Downer at the Mansudae Assembly Hall.
    Present there from the DPRK side were Kim Yong Il and officials concerned and from the Australian side the party of the Australian foreign minister.
    At the talks both sides exchanged views on a series of issues of bilateral concern including the nuclear issue.
    Meanwhile, the DPRK government gave a reception for the Australian foreign minister at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Wednesday.
    Present there on invitation were Alexander Downer and his party.
    Paek Nam Sun, Kim Yong Il and officials concerned were present there.
    Speeches were made there.