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N Korean Foreign Minister May Attend Davos Forum for First Time in 18 Years

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North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su-yong could attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss eastern town of Davos for the first time in almost 20 years, local media reported Monday.

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) The delegation, led by Ri, could visit the forum, which is expected to be held on January 20-23 in Switzerland, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The news outlet added that the delegation from Pyongyang is likely to try to promote North Korean ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK)'s economic policy.

The Geneva-based WEF’s annual meeting is traditionally held between late January and early February in Davos. The Swiss town is the venue for discussion of the most acute political and economic issues by representatives of dozens of countries.

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