President-elect Yoon Talks with Vietnamese State President for 30 Minutes: "Strengthening Exchanges Between the Two Countries"

"Expectations for Korea's Participation in 5th Generation Mobile Communication and Climate Change Response"

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol discussed the development of bilateral relations with Chairman Nguyen Xuan Phuc during a 30-minute phone call starting at 3:15 PM on the 23rd.

According to the spokesperson office of President-elect Yoon, Chairman Phuc congratulated him on his election and expressed, "I hope you achieve many accomplishments such as overcoming COVID-19, economic recovery, and strengthening Korea's prosperity and status, and I look forward to your role."

President-elect Yoon expressed his gratitude and said, "I am pleased that this year marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Vietnam, and that we have decided to elevate our relationship to a 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.' I hope that Chairman Phuc's visit to Korea will provide an important turning point for advancing bilateral relations."

Spokesperson Kim Eun-hye conveyed, "President-elect Yoon expressed appreciation for Vietnam's prompt cooperation last year regarding the supply of urea solution, and Chairman Phuc, in line with the elevation of relations, anticipated further strengthening of exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields such as economy, labor, culture, and security, as well as Korea's participation in areas including transportation infrastructure, digital transformation, 5G mobile communications, and climate change response."

Furthermore, during the call, President-elect Yoon and Chairman Phuc agreed to cooperate more closely to promote North Korea's denuclearization and the stability and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region.

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