YEREVAN. – Armenia’s FM Edward Nalbandian, who on Thursday arrived in Seoul on an official visit and on the invitation of his Korean colleague Kim Sung-hwan, was received by Korea’s PM, Kim Hwang-sik.    

They discussed the preparations for the Second Summit on Nuclear Safety and the EXPO-2012 World Exhibition—both of which will be held this year in Korea—and Armenia’s participation in these events, MFA informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.   

Nalbandian thanked the Korean Premier for his country’s support to the development of Armenia ever since its independence. And the PM noted that the Korea stands ready to continue providing technical support to Armenia.   

And during Edward Nalbandian’s meeting with Korea’s FM Kim Sung-hwan, the latter reflected on the Summit on Nuclear Safety, which will be convened next month in Seoul, and on behalf of the Korean government he expressed a satisfaction in connection with Armenian President’s scheduled attendance at the event.   

The interlocutors also examined the Karabakh issue, and Edward Nalbandian briefed his Korean colleague on the latest developments in the respective talks. 

The two FMs reached accordance on developing collaboration within international organizations. 

They also discussed the encouragement of collaboration and relaxing mutual visa requirements. 

The Armenian and Korean FMs also signed an intergovernmental agreement on lifting the visa requirements for their citizens who hold diplomatic and service passports.   

Edward Nalbandian invited his Korean counterpart to capital Yerevan.