VN, RoK eye bilateral ties at higher level

Vietnamese PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (L) and Korean PM Kim Hwang Sik, Seoul, November 11, 2010 - Photo: VGP/Nhật Bắc

The Vietnamese PM confirmed that Việt Nam attaches importance to relations with the Republic of Korea (RoK) and considers the latter a leading economic partner.

He proposed that Việt Nam and the RoK should maintain high-level visits and contacts, effectively implement dialogue mechanisms on foreign affairs, security and defense, and strengthen cooperation on science, technology, education, training, and people-to-people exchanges.

The Vietnamese PM proposed the RoK Government to offer Việt Nam bigger official development assistance (ODA), intensify investment in key projects in Việt Nam, focusing on infrastructure development, energy, hi-tech and auxiliary industry. The two countries should strive to reach two-way trade value of US $20 billion in 2015.

PM Dũng also suggested the Korean Government further assist Vietnamese people who work, study and live in the Republic of Korea.

PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (3rd from right) confirms that Việt Nam attaches importance to relations with the Republic of Korea, Seoul, November 11, 2010 – Photo: VGP/Nhật Bắc

PM Kim Hwang Sik stressed that the RoK places special importance on developing the friendly ties with Việt Nam. He pledged that the Korean Government will provide Việt Nam with bigger ODA in the future.

The Korean PM said his country will continue to encourage firms to intensify investment in the fields of Việt Nam’s concern.

He also pledged to take new measures to improve living and working conditions of Vietnamese people.