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CARACAS, Monday June 26, 2006 | Update
US concerned about potential Chávez visit to North Korea
The United States expressed Monday concern about the announcement
of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez on his visit to North
Korea to execute agreements that could involve transfer of
military technology.
"I am not sure about what he is expecting from the North
Koreans," US Department of State Spokesman Sean McCormack
replied about the visit to Pyongyang disclosed by the Venezuelan
ruler.
"Certainly, if this involves transfer of military technology,
given the background of North Korea, it would be a matter
of concern," he added.
At the end of a two-day official visit to Panama last Friday,
Chávez said that he would head for the isolated country
headed by Communist leader Kim Jong-Il to enter into bilateral
agreements on technology and scientific matters. However,
he did not provide further details, AFP quoted.
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