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Kim Jong-un to meet S. Korean leader at April summit (Second Lead)
Seoul, March 6 (IANS) South Korea and North Korea have agreed to hold a summit of their leaders in April, South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s top security adviser said on Tuesday after a rare trip to Pyongyang.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un also agreed to hold “candid” talks with the US about the denuclearisation issue of the Korean peninsula and normalise the countries’ bilateral ties, Chung Eui-yong told a press briefing.
The inter-Korean summit between Moon and Kim will be held at the joint security area of Panmunjeom. The announcement, which was not widely expected, followed Chung’s two-day trip to Pyongyang as Moon’s special envoy, Yonhap news agency reported.
While in Pyongyang, Chung and four other South Korean envoys held an unprecedented meeting with the reclusive North Korean leader.
“The South and the North have agreed to set up a hotline between their leaders to allow close consultations and a reduction of military tension, while also agreeing to hold the first phone conversation before the third South-North summit,” Chung said.
North Korea also restated its commitment to rid itself of nuclear weapons, according to Chung.
“Chairman Kim said the denuclearisation issue may be discussed as an agenda for the North-US dialogue,” he told reporters.
“What we must especially pay attention to is the fact that (he) has clearly stated that the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula was an instruction of his predecessor and that there has been no change to such an instruction.”
From the onset of his two-day trip to North Korea, Chung said his mission included persuading the North to resume its dialogue with the US, which the South Korean President earlier called a “prerequisite to restarting international negotiations on ending the North’s nuclear ambition”.
Both Washington and Pyongyang had expressed their willingness to talk, but the US had remained rather sceptical of the North’s intentions in improving its ties with the South, saying US-North Korea dialogue would only be held under the right conditions.
The North Korean leader assumed power after his father, Jong-il, died in late 2011.
Chung said the North also promised to suspend all military provocations, including nuclear tests and ballistic missile launches, as long the US-North Korea talks progress.
“In addition, the North promised not to use not only nuclear weapons but also conventional weapons against the South,” he added.
North Korea has staged 10 ballistic missile launches since Moon took office in May 2017. It also conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test so far in September.
The recent rapprochement between the two Koreas followed the resumption of inter-Korean dialogue to discuss the North’s participation in the Winter Olympic Games. The talks were the first of their kind in more than two years.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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