Vice Minister Choi Jong-geon Visits Senegal... Strengthening Practical Cooperation Ahead of 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Next Year

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Choi Jong-geon, the First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited Senegal, a cooperation hub country in West Africa, on the 17th and 18th, and carried out diplomatic schedules including a courtesy call on President Macky Sall.

At the meeting with President Sall, Vice Minister Choi evaluated that the two countries have built deep trust based on the commonality of being nations that have achieved both democracy and economic development, and suggested strengthening practical cooperation in areas such as health, development, economy, defense industry, and international platforms in celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.

President Sall highly praised the Korean government's quarantine policies and efforts to become a global vaccine production hub, and requested that Korea make special efforts to ensure equitable access to vaccines. In response, Vice Minister Choi said, "Based on cooperation related to COVID-19, the two countries will prepare together for the post-COVID-19 era."

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