
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam attaches special importance to developing its strategiccooperative partnership with the Republic of Korea (RoK), Deputy Prime Ministerand Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has told out-going RoK Ambassador toVietnam Lee Hyuk.
During a reception for the RoK diplomat in Hanoi on April 10, Minh affirmed thatVietnam is willing to work with the RoK to effectively implement the commonperceptions reached by the two countries’ high-ranking leaders.
The two nations will ceaselessly expand and deepen cooperation across fieldsincluding economy, trade, investment, tourism, labour, sci-technology, culture,education and people-to-people exchange, towards lifting the bilateral relationsto a new height.
He expressed his belief that with his experience and deep understanding ofVietnam, Lee will continue to effectively contribute to reinforcing the friendshipand cooperation between the two countries.
In reply, Lee thanked the Vietnamese Foreign Minister and his ministry for supportingand creating all possible conditions for him to fulfill his duties in Vietnam.
He affirmed the RoK always treasures its relations with Vietnam, promising thatin his new position, he will continue efforts to elevate the Vietnam-RoK strategiccooperative partnership in the future.-VNA