Seoul (VNA) – President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in on September 1 departed for Thailand on a week-long trip that will also take him to Myanmar and Laosas part of efforts to deepen the country's partnershipswith the region.
This is the first official visit of a RoK President to Thailand andMyanmar since 2012, and the first-ever state visit to Laos, according to Yonhapnews agency.
The RoK news agency said President Moon Jae-in is scheduled tohold summit talks with Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on September 2.
He will head to Myanmar on September 4, where he will have meetings with State Councilor Aung SanSuu Kyi and President Win Myint.
During the state visit to Laos from September 5, the RoK President will meet withPresident Bounnhang Vorachith and Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith.-VNA