Monday, November 05, 2001, updated at 15:01(GMT+8)
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6th Inter-Korean Ministerial Talks To Begin Nov.9
Kim Ryong Song, head of the north side delegation to the inter-Korean ministerial talks, Saturday sent a message to the chief delegate of the south side delegation to the talks in connection with the fact that though belatedly, the south side admitted validity of the consistent proposal of the north side to have the sixth inter-Korean ministerial talks on Mt. Kumgang and accepted the proposal. The message says:
As members of the same nation the north and south of Korea should under any circumstances respect the basic spirit of the June 15 joint declaration, place the interests of the nation above all and open a broad avenue for reconciliation, unity and reunification by their concerted efforts.
Proceeding from this position, the north side informs the south side that both sides will have the sixth ministerial talks on Mt. Kumgang from November 9 to 12.
The head of the north side delegation to the inter-Korean ministerial talks Saturday sent a message to the chief delegate of the south side delegation.