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Leaders of S. Korea, Mongolia push for further economic cooperation

By Byun Duk-kun

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and his Mongolian counterpart, Tsakhia Elbegdorj, agreed on further economic cooperation at their talks Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.

Lee expressed hope especially for bilateral cooperation in energy and resources
sectors, his presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae, said. South Korea and Mongolia
mark the 20th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties next year.
"The two leaders expressed hope the countries will become closer through active
exchanges next year to mark the 20th anniversary," Cheong Wa Dae said in a press
release.
bdk@yna.co.kr
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