Nakhodka, Maizuru sign declaration on wider econ coop'n.

VLADIVOSTOK, June 22 (Itar-Tass) -- The maritime city of Nakhodka and
the Japanese city of Maizuru, which mark the 50th anniversary of the
establishment of twinning ties, have signed a joint declaration on
stepping up economic cooperation. The port infrastructure of the two
cities is to be used for this purpose.
The Declaration was signed on Tuesday in Maizuru, where official
ceremonies are being held on the occasion of the anniversary, by Nakhodka
Mayor Oleg Kolyadin and his Japanese counterpart Rezo Tatami, the press
service of the Nakhodka city district administration announced.
"Throughout the fifty years, our two cities have been strengthening
friendly ties in many fields, such as economics, culture, education,
sports, medicine, etc. and have been exchanging children's and
professional delegations," the Declaration points out. It has been decided
to devote special attention to giving greater scope to economic
cooperation, using to advantage the port infrstructure of the two cities.
"We shall advance the twinning relations between the cities, actively
inviting our people to participate in the efforts," Oleg Kolyadin and Rezo
Tatami stated.