Korean official in Cairo soon

A forthcoming visit by South Korea's assistant foreign affairs minister to Egypt was yesterday the focus of discussions between the Egyptian foreign affairs minister for Asian affairs Said Ragab and the South Korean ambassador in Cairo, Sung-doon Yim.

The Korean official will be in Cairo early next week for talks with senior Egyptian officials on expanding bilateral cooperation.

A Korean economic delegation are also expected in Cairo early next week " explore prospects for investment in Egypt" said Mr. Ragab after meeting the Korean envoy, Al Akhbar daily said today.