PM Transcripts

FOR MEDIA 31 January 1986
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, Mr Lho Shin-yong,
is to Visit Australia from 6 to 10 March at the invitation of
the Australian Government.
Mr Lho will be accompanied by his wife and also by the Vice
Minister of Foreign Affairs and a party of officials.
The Australian Government places importance on maintaining and
further developing the relationship between Australia and the
Republic of Korea. Mr Lho's visit will provide an opportunity
to continue the useful and broad-ranging discussion which I
had during my visit to the Republic of Korea in February 1984
and will also provide an opportunity for Australia to return
the kind hospitality extended to me and my wife at that time
by President Chun Doo-whan and the people of the Republic of
Korea.
Australia and the Republic of Korea share an important trading
relationship which is both mutually beneficial and increasing
in size. Both bilateral and international economic issues will
be areas for discussion between Mr Lho and myself as well as
international political issues.
Mr Lho is expected to visit Sydney and Canberra during his
stay in Australia. The details of his program are now being
developed in consultation with the Government of the Republic
of Korea.