The Vietnamese delegation was headed byPermanent Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and the RoK delegationwas led by First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Park SukHwan.
The two sides said that the strategic dialogueis a new development in the bilateral relationship, contributing to anenhancement of political trust.
Both sides reached unanimity in jointly organising activities to mark the 20 th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2012.
They agreed to enhance coordination at international and regionalforums, particularly in the United Nations, the Asia-Pacific EconomicCooperation (APEC), ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), ASEAN Plus and theEast Asian Summit (EAS).
The RoK side presented itsviewpoint and stance on the Korean peninsula situation, inter-Koreanrelations and other related issues.
The Vietnameseside reaffirmed its consistent policy of supporting peace, stability anddenuclearisation on the Korean peninsula as well as concerned parties’settlement of all differences through peaceful dialogue, contributing tomaintaining regional peace, stability and cooperation.
On this occasion, the RoK Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tradepaid courtesy visits to Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen SinhHung, Minister and Director of the Government Office Nguyen Xuan Phuc,Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang and Minister of Planning andInvestment Vo Hong Phuc./.