Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, on the 11th and requested, "Please pay attention to ensure that Korean corporations can carry out their business activities smoothly."
On the same day, Prime Minister Kim met with General Secretary Pham Minh Chinh, who is visiting Korea as a state guest, at the Government Seoul Building to discuss ▲ economic cooperation between the two countries ▲ cooperation in strategic areas ▲ scientific and technological cooperation ▲ cultural and human exchanges ▲ opinions on the Korean Peninsula and regional situations.
It has been 11 years since the General Secretary of Vietnam visited Korea, marking the first state visit under the Lee Jae-myung administration. Prime Minister Kim noted that he hopes this visit will serve as a historical milestone that opens a new chapter in the Korea-Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership.
The General Secretary responded, "I value the relationship with Korea, which has achieved remarkable economic development based on infinite creativity and innovation." He added, "I hope that we will strengthen our cooperation in all areas including digital, artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and climate response based on our excellent cooperative relationship in trade and investment between our two countries."
The General Secretary further stated, "Korean corporations expanding into Vietnam have made substantial contributions to the Vietnamese economy," saying, "We will support the creation of a favorable environment for Korean corporations."
Prime Minister Kim expressed, "We wish to deepen strategic cooperation in areas such as nuclear power and high-speed rail with Vietnam," adding, "We will continue to support the enhancement of Vietnam's scientific and technological capabilities."
The two leaders highly valued the active exchanges of people between the two countries, noting that there are 5 million citizens visiting each other's countries and 500,000 citizens residing in the counterpart's country. They pledged to work hard to ensure the safety of the citizens residing in each other's country.
Both sides also exchanged views on international situations. The General Secretary remarked, "I support our government's position on peace and dialogue regarding the Korean Peninsula, and let us actively cooperate on the international stage as well."