White House Says Kelly Will Lead Delegation to Pyongyang

(White House September 26 press release) (110)

September 26, 2002

Following is the text of a September 26 White House press release announcing President Bush's decision to send Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian/Pacific Affairs James Kelly and an interagency delegation to travel to Pyongyang, North Korea October 3-5: (begin text) The White House Office of the Press Secretary September 26, 2002 Statement by the Press Secretary The President has asked Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian-Pacific Affairs James Kelly and an interagency delegation to travel to Pyongyang on October 3-5. Consistent with the President's stated willingness to explore comprehensive dialogue with North Korea and based on close coordination with South Korea and Japan, Assistant Secretary Kelly will explain U.S. policy and seek progress on a range of issues of long-standing concern to the United States and the international community. (end text)