Six-party talks
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-02-23 13:53

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Losyukov arrives at Beijing International Airport February 23, 2004. Diplomats from Russia, the United States, China, Japan and the two Koreas will meet at the Diaoyutai State Guest House on Wednesday for talks on North Korea's nuclear issue. [Reuters]

US Assistant Secretary of State James Kelly (R) and Japanese Foreign Ministry Director General Mitoji Yabunaka (L) talk with South Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Lee Soo-hyuck before a meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul, February 23, 2004. The three came to South Korea to meet in advance of upcoming six-nation talks later this week. [Reuters]