President Moon's Credential Presentation Ceremony to New Ambassadors to Korea: "Toward a Warmer Relationship with Han"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the afternoon of the 4th, President Moon Jae-in held a credential presentation ceremony for ambassadors from 10 countries at the Blue House and, during a meeting with the ambassadors to Korea, welcomed them by saying, "Today is 'Ipchun,' which signifies the beginning of spring in the new year. I hope the special relationship between Korea and your countries will develop into an even warmer relationship."

He then mentioned Korea's efforts toward carbon neutrality, including the 2050 carbon neutrality declaration and the bid to host the 2028 United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP33), as well as the effort to host the 2030 Busan Expo, expressing interest and support.

Fran?ois Bongtang, Ambassador of Belgium to Korea, said, "I am pleased to be appointed as ambassador to Korea for the second time," and expressed his commitment to further developing the bilateral relations between the two countries, which marked their 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations last year. Charung Botomlangsey, Ambassador of Cambodia to Korea, congratulated the entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and expressed hope that cooperation between the two countries would expand not only through RCEP but also through the Korea-Cambodia Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Cezar Manole Armeanu, Ambassador of Romania to Korea, expressed hope for strengthened cooperation between the two countries in areas such as health, energy, transportation, space, digital transformation, hydrogen economy, and education. Delwar Hosein, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Korea, stated that with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, he hopes for expanded entry of Korean companies into Bangladesh and increased exchanges between the two countries.

Khalid Ibrahim Al-Hamar, Ambassador of Qatar to Korea, mentioned that there is much room for strengthening cooperation not only in energy and infrastructure but also in other areas, and Gregorio Jose da Conceicao Pereira di Soza, Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Korea, said he hopes for various collaborations as countries sharing the values of democracy.

Andrei Chernetski, Ambassador of Belarus to Korea, expressed expectations for exchange and cooperation in fields such as information and communication technology (ICT), science and technology, digital innovation, bio, infrastructure, and energy. Ekaterini Loupas, Ambassador of Greece to Korea, said she hopes to strengthen bilateral cooperation not only in shipbuilding but also in tourism, technology investment, and culture.

Togolani Aedris Mabura, Ambassador of Tanzania to Korea, expressed hope for strengthened cooperation with Korea, which has developed from a developing country to an advanced country. Dagmar Schmidt Tartari, Ambassador of Switzerland to Korea, said that the Swiss Embassy in Korea is built in the style of a hanok and is called the 'Swiss Hanok,' and expressed hope that the bilateral relationship will deepen as they mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.

In response, President Moon said, "The government will take good care of the issues raised," and concluded the meeting by saying, "I hope that during your service in Korea, the bilateral relations will take a leap forward and achieve many results."

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