国际英语新闻:South Korea's PM arrives in Kyrgyzstan on official visit

BISHKEK, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Lee Nak-Yon arrived in Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan, on Wednesday for an official visit.

At the Manas International Airport, he was met by the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Mukhammedkaliy Abylgaziyev, the press service of the Kyrgyz government reported.

Several events are planned during the official visit of Lee Nak-Yon, including two business forums with the participation of representatives from more than 50 South Korean companies and a number of bilateral meetings.

During the talks, the two sides will discuss issues of further development of cooperation in the field of trade, agriculture, health care, the mining industry, tourism, energy, transport, textile industry, information technologies, as well as cultural and humanitarian ties, said the press service.

Lee Nak-Yon will also meet with President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov.

A number of bilateral documents are planned to be signed during the official visit, the press service said.