RoK National Assembly Speaker concludes official visit to Vietnam

While in Vietnam, the Korean met with Party General Secretary To Lam and State President Luong Cuong, and held talks with NA Chairman Man. The host leaders noted that, given shared strategic interests and years of successful cooperation, Vietnam and the RoK are well-positioned to shape a new strategic vision for collaboration and create opportunities for mutual growth.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (second, right) and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik, and their spouses (Photo: VNA)
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (second, right) and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik, and their spouses (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik and his spouse Shin Kyunghye departed Hanoi late on November 22, wrapping up a three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

While in Vietnam, the Korean leader paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi.

He met with Party General Secretary To Lam and State President Luong Cuong, and held talks with NA Chairman Man.

The host leaders expressed confidence that Speaker Woo’s visit would be successful and play an important role in furthering cooperation between the two parliaments, while laying the legal groundwork for stable, comprehensive, and sustainable bilateral collaboration across all spheres.

They noted that, given shared strategic interests and years of successful cooperation, Vietnam and the RoK are well-positioned to shape a new strategic vision for collaboration and create opportunities for mutual growth. They expressed hope that the two countries would continue as close friends and trusted partners on the path to realising their development goals and aspirations.

Speaker Woo conveyed regards from President Lee Jae Myung and other high-ranking Korean leaders to General Secretary Lam and high-ranking leaders of Vietnam.

Congratulating Vietnam on its recent development achievements, the leader expressed belief that, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and General Secretary Lam, and drawing on its potential and determination, the country will continue to grow strongly and achieve its 2045 goal of gaining the high-income status.

The RoK will accompany Vietnam in successfully pursuing this important objective, he promised.

Speaker Woo expressed hope that the two legislatures would carry forward their role in promoting economic cooperation, and implement diverse exchange and collaboration activities, contributing to fostering political trust and ties between lawmakers, enhancing parliamentary effectiveness, and boosting Vietnam–RoK relations.

On this occasion, the legislative leaders signed a new memorandum of understanding on cooperation between two NAs. Speaker Woo and his delegation also attended the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam.

The Korean delegation also visited the northern province of Ninh Binh./.

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