President Moon Jae-in will host counterpart from Uzbekistan this week as his second state guest since taking office.
Cheongwadae... unveiled Shavkat Mir-zi-yo-yev's itinerary... describing the Central Asian country as a key strategic partner both in the realm of economic and security issues.
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"President Mirziyoyev's visit carries extra significance in that this year marks 25 years of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Uzbekistan as well as 80 years since the settlement of ethnic Koreans in Central Asia."
Official schedule for his state visit begins on Thursday, the day after his arrival, by attending a South Korea-Uzbekistan business forum.... followed by a visit to the Seoul National Cemetery.
A joint statement on comprehensive strategic partnership will be unveiled after a bilateral summit between the two leaders... before heading for a state dinner at the top office.
He will also address the National Assembly... becoming the first Uzbek leader to do so, receive an honorary Seoul citizenship and meet with Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon before flying back home Friday.