President Moon holds summit call with Honduras... Discusses 'Resumption of Korean companies' activities'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sun-hee] On the 12th, President Moon Jae-in held a phone call with Juan Orlando Hern?ndez Alvarado, President of Honduras, to discuss the safety of Korean nationals and companies operating locally and the resumption of economic activities.

Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for the Blue House, stated in a written briefing that afternoon, "President Moon expressed his gratitude to the Honduran government for actively cooperating to ensure the safe return of Korean nationals, including KOICA personnel, amid the COVID-19 situation," and added, "He requested President Hern?ndez’s continued attention and support for the safety of Koreans and companies operating locally and the resumption of economic activities." The call took place from 10:30 a.m. for 25 minutes at the request of President Hern?ndez.

President Hern?ndez responded, "Our efforts were only natural," and said, "We will strive to enable Korean companies operating in Honduras to resume their activities."

Furthermore, when President Hern?ndez expressed gratitude for Korea’s humanitarian support related to the COVID-19 crisis, President Moon said, "Honduras is a friendly nation that has supported Korea on the international stage," and added, "I hope sharing Korea’s experience has been helpful." He emphasized, "To prepare for the post-COVID era, the international community must practice solidarity and cooperation rather than each fending for themselves."

President Hern?ndez also expressed hope to expand cooperation with Korea while announcing plans to promote e-government. Spokesperson Kang conveyed, "President Moon explained that Korea plans to implement a 'Digital New Deal' policy in the post-COVID era and responded positively that it could be linked with Honduras’s e-government promotion projects."

President Hern?ndez mentioned that he had his foreign minister present during the call with President Moon and expressed hope for the prompt initiation of discussions between the two countries. He also conveyed Honduras’s invitation to President Moon, stating, "If Korean companies invest in public transportation projects or e-government projects, it will benefit both Korea and Central American countries."

President Moon expressed gratitude for the invitation and responded, "I will ask the Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs to communicate with the Honduran side."

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