South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged continued cooperation with Sri Lanka in a letter addressed to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
In a significant diplomatic exchange, President Yoon Suk Yeol expressed his deep appreciation for the recent fruitful discussions held with President Wickremesinghe.
According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), their meeting took place in September, in conjunction with the High-level Meetings of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Lauding the meeting as a vital step in fortifying the bilateral relations between the two nations, President Yoon Suk Yeol said following his return to Korea, he promptly issued directives to relevant ministries for the execution of major cooperation projects that were deliberated during the meeting.
These initiatives encompass the development of programs aimed at generating employment opportunities for young people, the reinforcement of employment cooperation and the signing of the Agreement of Cooperation on Climate Change.
Furthermore, South Korea has also decided to enhance its trade and investment collaboration through the Trade and Investment Promotion Framework (TIPF), the South Korean President said in his letter.
Of particular note was President Wickremesinghe’s assertion on the importance of strengthening bilateral relations at a time when the Republic of Korea is expanding its involvement in the Indo-Pacific region.
President Yoon Suk Yeol further pledged to continue his efforts in fostering these vital ties and expressed eagerness to meet with President Wickremesinghe once again in the near future.
The South Korean President also extended his warmest wishes for President Wickremesinghe’s continued good health, emphasizing the shared commitment to furthering the bonds of friendship and cooperation between their countries. (NewsWire)