Kang Kyung-hwa Talks with UAE Foreign Minister... Urges Restraint on Measures That Could Shrink Exchanges

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 1st, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha spoke with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and explained South Korea's situation and measures regarding the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

Minister Kang said, "The Korean government is contributing to effective quarantine through a high level of testing capacity, prompt and transparent information disclosure, and the implementation of scientific containment measures."

She added, "We appreciate that the UAE has not imposed entry restrictions on Korean nationals, and we ask that measures that could shrink exchanges between the two countries be refrained from as we continue to cooperate closely in the future."

In response, Minister Abdullah expressed gratitude for Minister Kang's detailed explanation and highly evaluated the transparent and open response.

Minister Abdullah said, "Regarding the COVID-19 response, we hope to continue close communication and consultation with Korea," and added, "We expect this to be an opportunity to further strengthen the trust and the 'special strategic partnership' between the two countries."

Meanwhile, the two ministers exchanged views on common interests, including the recent visit of Im Jong-seok, UAE Special Envoy for Foreign Affairs, to the UAE, and agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation to continuously develop the special strategic partnership between the two countries.

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