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SEOUL, April 25 (Xinhua) -- South Korean President Lee Myung- bak and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard reiterated Monday their resolve to conclude negotiations for a two-way trade pact, Lee's office said.
"The leaders agreed that negotiations on an Australia-Korea free trade agreement were now in their final stage and reaffirmed their joint goal to conclude the negotiations this year, “a joint press statement said.
Gillard urged a prompt resolution of the trade negotiations in her meeting with local businessmen a day ago. The two countries began the first round of negotiations in 2009.
The two sides also held discussions over a wide range of issues including security, trade, energy and bilateral cooperation in the international arena, according to the statement.
The Australian leader arrived in South Korea last Saturday for a three-day visit marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries and the 60th anniversary of Australia's participation in a historic battle during the 1950-53 Korean War.
April 25th, 2011
Source: English.news.cn
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