이총리, 러시아 '동방경제포럼' 참석…푸틴 대통령과 면담 예정<br /><br /> Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon will be visiting Vladivostok, Russia next Monday for the first time since he came to office.<br /> The Prime Minister will deliver a keynote speech at the fourth annual Eastern Economic Forum and discuss Seoul-Moscow economic cooperation with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his three-day trip.<br />The Russian Far East is a key region in the Moon Administration's 'New Northern Policy', which involves cooperation with Russia in key sectors dubbed the "nine bridges", including natural gas, railroads and electric power.<br />The Prime Minister may also meet Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping.<br />However, South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un who were both invited, decided not to attend the forum this year. <br />
