RoK Ambassador to ASEAN Lim Sungnam speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – The Mission of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to ASEAN, in coordination with the ASEAN Secretariat, held the third ASEAN-RoK Day on November 9 on the occasionof the 32nd anniversary of bilateral dialogue partnership.
Speaking at the online ceremony, RoK Ambassador to ASEAN Lim Sungnamexpressed his belief that the organisation of ASEAN-RoK Day will send out astrong message about the importance of the ASEAN-RoK partnership and help citizens of both sides betterunderstand their relationship and the task of the RoK Mission to ASEAN.
ASEAN Secretary General Dato Lim Jock Hoi speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
ASEAN Secretary General Dato Lim Jock Hoi stressed that the RoK is one of the most dynamic and important partners of ASEAN, and their partnership contributes positively to regional peace, stability and prosperity.
He said ASEAN appreciates the RoK's support in pandemic response, including the contribution of 6 million USD to the ASEAN COVID-19 Response Fund, and welcomes theRoK’s new commitments to closer ties with ASEAN within the framework ofthe “Enhanced New Southern Policy”.
The leader committed to continue with joint work to carry out jointstrategies, boost coordination for quick and comprehensive recovery following thepandemic, as well as build a resilient and sustainable community.
Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN, Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang at the event (Photo: VNA)
As coordinator for ASEAN-RoK ties, the Permanent Representative of Vietnam toASEAN, Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang said over the past 32 years, the RoK has proved itself as one of the most important and valued partners of ASEAN. In political andsecurity collaboration, the RoK has worked closely with ASEAN in mechanisms ledby the bloc and respected its central role.
He spoke highly of the RoK’s generous support for ASEAN member states toovercome the pandemic, as well as the country’s continuous assistance via the ASEAN-KoreaCooperation Fund with hundreds of projects regarding technical cooperation,capacity improvement, education and training, cultural exchange and environmentprotection, as well as within the framework of the Initiative for ASEAN Integration(IAI) to narrow development gap in the grouping.
Bang expressed his strong belief that the ASEAN-RoK strategic partnershipwill keep growing in a more comprehensive and practical manner in the near futurefor their common benefits, contributing tobuilding a strong, united and friendly ASEAN Community./.
