Sharing Expertise on COVID-19 Prevention Desired... "Normal Diplomacy Achieved Across All Continents"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] Yoon Jae-kwan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Blue House, stated on the 2nd, "In addition to official calls, six foreign leaders have sent letters to President Moon Jae-in over the past month."


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Deputy Spokesperson Yoon said, "Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor of Myanmar; Bounnhang Vorachith, President of Laos; Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan; Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei; Macky Sall, President of Senegal; and Alassane Ouattara, President of C?te d'Ivoire."


Deputy Spokesperson Yoon explained, "The letters contained messages expressing that our country is becoming a model in responding to health crises, hoping to share expertise in epidemic prevention and control, and expressing confidence that our people will overcome epidemics and hardships under President Moon's leadership."



Deputy Spokesperson Yoon said, "Combining official calls and receipt of letters, President Moon has communicated with a total of 21 heads of state recently regarding COVID-19 response, excluding the G20 special video summit. In terms of continental distribution, there are two countries in North America including the United States, one country in South America, five countries in Asia including China, seven countries in Europe, three countries in the Middle East, and three countries in Africa."


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