SEOUL, June 12 (AJP) - President Lee Jae-myung held his first phone conversation with Vietnamese President Lương Cường on Thursday, reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to strengthening strategic cooperation.
The 25-minute call, which began at 9:30 a.m., opened with President Cường congratulating Lee and expressing hope for meaningful progress during his term. "I hope President Lee achieves many accomplishments during his presidency," Cường said, according to South Korea's presidential Office spokesperson Kang Yu-jung.
Lee responded by highlighting the remarkable progress the two countries have made since establishing diplomatic relations in 1992. "I look forward to working closely with President Cường to further develop our comprehensive strategic partnership," he said.
The two leaders agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in key areas, including high-speed rail and nuclear power. Lee also asked the Vietnamese government to support South Korean companies operating in the country, and Cường responded positively.
President Cường extended an invitation for Lee to visit Viet Nam, and Lee welcomed the offer, expressing hope to hold in-depth discussions on advancing bilateral ties. He also proposed further high-level exchanges through opportunities such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
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Park Sae-jin
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