President Moon exchanges congratulatory messages with President Putin on the 30th anniversary of Korea-Russia diplomatic relations

President Moon urges close communication for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula... President Putin confident in developing partnership for Northeast Asia stability

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Russia.

The Blue House announced on the 25th, "To mark the 30th anniversary of Korea-Russia diplomatic relations this year, President Moon Jae-in exchanged congratulatory messages with President Putin of Russia." The anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Russia is September 30, 1990.

President Moon evaluated that Korea and Russia have developed a friendly cooperative relationship in various fields such as politics, economy, culture, and human exchanges over the 30 years since establishing diplomatic relations.

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The Blue House explained, "In addition to the remarkable growth in trade and human exchanges between the two countries, it is expected that cooperation will expand in future industries such as science and technology and healthcare."

President Moon especially hoped that the ‘9 Bridges’ cooperative projects for Eurasian joint prosperity would continue to achieve results, and that close communication and cooperation between the two countries for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula would be sustained. He also expressed hope that President Putin’s visit to Korea would be realized as soon as the COVID-19 situation normalizes, allowing the two leaders to continue dialogue for mutually beneficial and future-oriented development of bilateral relations.

President Putin evaluated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations, bilateral relations have developed substantially in various areas, and he expressed confidence that based on these achievements, the two countries will further develop a mutually beneficial partnership to promote stability and security on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia.

The Blue House stated, "President Putin also proposed that once the COVID-19 situation stabilizes, the ‘Year of Korea-Russia Mutual Exchange’ events commemorating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations should be realized," adding, "To mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, Korea and Russia plan to carry out various commemorative projects under the slogan ‘A Future Created Together with Friendship and Trust’ through the Year of Korea-Russia Mutual Exchange until next year."

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