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Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, South Korea Sign Energy, Resources Deal

Uzbek President Islam Karimov arriving at Seoul airport on March 28 (epa)

March 29, 2006 -- Uzbekistan and South Korea today signed an agreement allowing South Korean companies to explore and develop Uzbekistan's oil and gas fields, and other natural resources, including zinc, gold, and uranium.

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March 29, 2006

The accord comes on the second day of Uzbek President Islam Karimov's state visit to South Korea and following a meeting between Karimov and his South Korean counterpart, Roh Moo-hyun.

More than 15 documents are expected to be signed during Karimov's three-day trip to South Korea, which began on March 28.

(Uzreport, UZA, AFP)

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