SEOUL – Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính had a meeting with 70 Koreans who represented organisations and associations as well as standout individuals with significant contributions to the Việt Nam – the Republic of Korea (Rok) ties over the past years, as part of his official visit to the Northeast Asian nation. He acknowledged the effective activities made by both Vietnamese and Korean organisations to bolster the exchange and cooperation between the two nations and enterprises that help shape up a firm social foundation for the bilateral ties to develop strongly over years. PM Chính held that people-to-people exchange, which has been unceasingly developing, has been significant to the bilateral ties, stressing the two states and governments always create favourable conditions and ensure legitimate rights of more than 270,000 Vietnamese in the RoK, and some 100,000 Koreans in Việt Nam. The Korean friends expressed their admiration for Việt Nam's standout development, as well as their delight over the robust bilateral relations over the past time, saying they will continue supporting Việt Nam during the country’s development process and serving as a bridge to nurture the Việt Nam – RoK ties. Meanwhile, Chairman of the Korea – Việt Nam Friendship Association Lee Shin Jae said the association wants to play a bridging role to connect the two cultures, societies and economies.

Source: Viet Nam News July 01, 2024 01:56 UTC