Award Ceremony for the 30th Anniversary Slogan Contest of Korea-Russia Diplomatic Relations

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 14th (Moscow local time), South Korea and Russia held an awards ceremony for a slogan contest commemorating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Russia. The event was attended by Lee Seok-bae, Ambassador to Russia, Mikhail SHVYDKOY, Special Representative of the Russian President for International Cultural Cooperation, and others.

Ambassador Lee and others awarded prizes to the Russian winner of the grand prize, "Creating the Future Together with Friendship and Trust (Дружить. Доверять. Действовать)," selected from the slogan contest held last September for the citizens of both countries.

In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Lee said, "Through the contest, we were able to confirm the high level of interest that the citizens of both countries have in each other," adding, "I hope that the upcoming anniversary events will serve as an opportunity to deepen exchanges and understanding between the peoples of both countries and lay the foundation for future-oriented cooperation."

On this occasion, a joint commemorative logo produced under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism was also unveiled. The logo, designed to be easily understood by the citizens of both countries, incorporates Gyeongbokgung Palace and St. Basil's Cathedral, architectural cultural styles of the two countries, symbolizing the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations as a bright and future-oriented festival of friendship.

The logo includes the official slogan and will be used in various promotional materials for the Korea-Russia 30th anniversary commemorative projects to be held in both countries.

The government plans to promote the Korea-Russia 30th anniversary commemorative projects by increasing participation from the citizens of both countries and continuously discovering and supporting programs to raise interest. This aims to establish a foundation and opportunity to enhance mutual understanding and human exchange between the peoples of both countries and contribute to strengthening the strategic cooperative partnership between the two nations.

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