The Metropolis of Busan introduced on November 3 that Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong made an official go to to Busan on November 1, after concluding his schedule on the Asia-Pacific Financial Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju.
Throughout the official reception held on the ASEAN Tradition Home, Mayor Park Heong-joon expressed his gratitude, stating, “I’m grateful that following the go to of the Common Secretary of the Communist Occasion of Vietnam in August, the President has additionally visited Busan. With the institution of the Vietnamese Consulate Common in Busan, I really feel that Busan and Vietnam have change into nearer than ever earlier than.” He added, “Your go to to Busan after finishing the APEC Summit schedule in Gyeongju additional illuminates the deep friendship and cooperation between our two nations.”
Town has been sustaining energetic exchanges with Vietnam. In August, Busan held a ceremony commemorating the thirtieth anniversary of its sister metropolis relationship with Ho Chi Minh Metropolis and arranged a enterprise discussion board. In September, high-ranking Vietnamese officers visited Busan for coaching on city growth and local weather disaster response, laying the groundwork for cooperation in varied fields.
Mayor Park Heong-joon additional famous, “At the moment, Vietnam is Korea’s third-largest buying and selling associate, and Korea is Vietnam’s prime investor. About 14,000 Vietnamese reside in Busan, and 5,000 college students are finding out right here.” He expressed his perception that “These people will function robust bridges connecting the way forward for each nations.”
In response, Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong stated, “I’m very impressed to go to Busan, the financial and cultural heart of Korea.” He added, “Throughout the complete partnership between Korea and Vietnam, which has developed over 33 years because the institution of diplomatic relations in 1992, Busan performs a vital function within the cooperation between the 2 nations.”
He additionally acknowledged, “I deeply recognize the particular assist proven by Busan Metropolis and its officers within the course of of building the Vietnamese Consulate Common in Busan. I hope this may result in strengthened cooperation with Vietnamese provinces and higher achievements.”
The President continued, “Primarily based on the achievements and potential of cooperation constructed between the 2 nations, I hope that exchanges between native governments will change into extra energetic in varied fields equivalent to ports and logistics.” He added, “I additionally want for the profitable internet hosting of the APEC Summit scheduled to be held in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, in 2027.”
President Vo Van Thuong talked about, “At the moment, about 350,000 Koreans reside in Vietnam, and 200,000 Vietnamese stay in Korea.” He expressed his hope to “strengthen cooperation in order that the residents of each nations can lead secure and pleased lives, and count on the commerce quantity between the 2 nations to achieve $150 billion by 2030.”
He concluded his remarks by saying, “I want for the event and success of Busan Metropolis, and hope that each nations will transfer ahead collectively in direction of mutual prosperity, stability, and customary pursuits.”
Throughout his go to on November 1, President Vo Van Thuong additionally attended the signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Korea Basis (KF) and the Vietnam Nationwide Museum of Historical past to strengthen cooperation in artwork and cultural trade and joint exhibitions, and took part in a gathering with the Vietnamese group in Korea on the ASEAN Tradition Home.
