In a significant development, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation SOK Chenda Sophea held a productive courtesy call with Ambassador Park Jung-Wook of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia on October 6, 2023. The meeting reinforced the strong bilateral ties between the two nations, marked by frequent high-level exchanges, numerous signed agreements, and cooperative efforts across multiple sectors.
During the visit, both sides expressed satisfaction with their amicable relations, citing the success of high-profile visits, signed agreements such as the Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement and the Agreement on Double Taxation Avoidance, and collaborative efforts in areas like education, labor, and infrastructure development. The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the government of Korea for its support, particularly in education and labor sectors.
Ambassador Park reaffirmed his country’s commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in key sectors including agriculture, industry, defense, and high technology, with a focus on supporting Cambodia’s goal to become an upper-middle-income country by 2030. The two leaders also discussed the upcoming Fifth Joint Commission meeting, which will help chart a new course of action for further strengthening their partnership.
The meeting also covered regional and international issues of common interest, underscoring the importance of cooperation among like-minded nations in addressing global challenges.
The courtesy call is seen as a significant step forward in bolstering Cambodia’s diplomatic relations with Korea, a key partner in the region. The strong ties between the two countries will likely contribute to increased economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and enhanced regional stability.
Key Takeaways
- Deputy Prime Minister SOK Chenda Sophea and Ambassador Park Jung-Wook reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
- The two countries agreed to enhance cooperation in key sectors such as agriculture, industry, defense, and high technology.
- The Fifth Joint Commission meeting will help chart a new course of action for further solidifying their partnership.
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