US to remove DPRK from terrorism blacklist

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Source: CCTV.com | 06-27-2008 08:40

The DPRK has submitted the long-awaited declaration of its nuclear programmes and activities to the chair of the Six Party Talks in Beijing. The milestone declaration breathes new life into the six-party talks on the DPRK nuclear program, and Pyongyang will now receive economic and other aid for its cooperation.

In Washington, the US administration said it would lift key trade sanctions against the DPRK and remove it from the US terrorism blacklist.

U.S. President George W. Bush delivers a statement on  North Korea at the White House in Washington June 26, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

George W. Bush, US President, said, "In keeping with the existing six-party agreements, the United States is responding to North Korea's actions with two actions of our own: First, I'm issuing a proclamation which lifts the provisions of the Trading With The Enemy Act with respect to North Korea. And secondly, I am notifying Congress of my intent to rescind North Korean's designation as a state sponsor of terror in 45 days.