Vietnam, RoK expect stronger development of relationship

Khai showed his elation at the outstanding development of the bilateral cooperation across a variety of fields, saying the RoK has become one of Vietnam’s top economic partners.

In response, Choo emphasized that December 22 is of significance as the two countries will celebrate the 31st anniversary of their diplomatic ties, and took this occasion to thanked Khai for his contributions to boosting economic cooperation.

Reviewing the outcomes of the Vietnam-RoK economic cooperation dialogue at the deputy prime ministerial level in Hanoi in March, the officials expressed their hope to meet at the third dialogue next year to seek solutions to enhance the bilateral economic ties.

They shared the view that both sides need to stay united to sail through obstacles amidst complex, unpredictable developments of the regional and world situation.

Khai suggested Choo continue his support and contributions to the cooperation, suggesting the two countries should maintain regular delegation exchanges and all-level contacts, and step  up collaboration in national defence and security, and economy in a more balanced and sustainable way for mutual benefits.

Khai also asked Choo incentivize Korean firms to expand their investments in Vietnam, especially in such priority areas as infrastructure, production of high-tech electronic devices, semiconductors, big data, bio-technology, and smart urban areas, with attention paid to the transfer of technology and capital.

The Deputy PM also called on the RoK to admit more Vietnamese labourers and expand cooperation between the two countries in this field, increase its non-refundable aid to the Southeast Asian nation, especially in research and development and innovation, and transfer core and source technologies to Vietnam.

He proposed the two sides strengthen collaboration in telecoms, IT, e-government building, digital transformation, digital economy, green economy and circular economy.

Choo asserted that he will instruct relevant agencies to make thorough preparations for the third dialogue as a contribution to the bilateral ties, and voiced his hope to soon re-visit Vietnam in the time ahead.