South Korea and Vietnam have pledged to strengthen their cooperation in response to North Korea’s nuclear threat. Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong expressed his country’s readiness to contribute to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula during a summit meeting with South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol in Hanoi on the 23rd.
President Yoon emphasized the importance of cooperation between the two countries in the face of the grave international situation and complex global crisis. He stated that North Korea’s nuclear missiles pose the most pressing security threat in the region and called for a united response from the international community. President Yoon also highlighted Vietnam’s role as a key partner in the implementation of South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy for freedom, peace, and prosperity.
President Thuong expressed Vietnam’s keen interest in the situation on the Korean Peninsula and affirmed their commitment to closely cooperate with South Korea through the ASEAN-Korea Summit and the Korea-Mekong Summit. The two countries agreed to adopt an action plan for the implementation of a comprehensive strategic partnership, aiming to develop their relations more substantively.
In terms of strategic cooperation, South Korea and Vietnam will strengthen their collaboration in the fields of diplomacy and security. They also aim to accelerate economic cooperation, with a target of achieving $150 billion in trade by 2030. Additionally, the two countries will enhance cooperation in the key mineral supply chain and promote people-to-people exchanges.
During their meeting, President Yoon and President Thuong signed 17 agreements and memorandums of understanding related to the economy and labor sector. President Yoon expressed his optimism for the future of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, which was upgraded last year in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
Both leaders stressed the increasing importance of cooperation between South Korea and Vietnam in the face of the severe international situation and complex global crisis. They expressed their commitment to discussing concrete and practical ways to cooperate for a free, peaceful, and prosperous region.
This is Ahn So-young reporting for VOA News.
How do South Korea and Vietnam plan to strengthen their cooperation in response to North Korea’s nuclear threat?
South Korea and Vietnam Join Forces to Counter North Korea’s Nuclear Threat
In a powerful display of solidarity, South Korea and Vietnam have pledged to strengthen their cooperation in response to the alarming nuclear threat posed by North Korea. During a summit meeting in Hanoi, Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong expressed his country’s unwavering commitment to contribute to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
President Yoon Seok-yeol of South Korea emphasized the gravity of the international situation and the complex global crisis at hand. He acknowledged that North Korea’s nuclear missiles pose the most urgent security threat in the region and called for a united response from the international community. President Yoon also highlighted Vietnam’s pivotal role as a key partner in the implementation of South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy for freedom, peace, and prosperity.
President Thuong echoed President Yoon’s sentiments, expressing Vietnam’s keen interest in the Korean Peninsula’s situation. He reaffirmed Vietnam’s dedication to closely cooperate with South Korea through the ASEAN-Korea Summit and the Korea-Mekong Summit. Both countries have agreed to adopt an action plan to forge a comprehensive strategic partnership, aiming to strengthen their relations on a more substantive level.
With a focus on strategic cooperation, South Korea and Vietnam will intensify collaboration in the areas of diplomacy and security. Additionally, they aim to boost economic cooperation, with a target of achieving an impressive $150 billion in trade by 2030. Moreover, the two nations will enhance cooperation in the crucial mineral supply chain and foster people-to-people exchanges.
During their meeting, President Yoon and President Thuong signed an impressive total of 17 agreements and memorandums of understanding related to the economy and labor sector. President Yoon expressed his unwavering optimism for the future of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, which was upgraded last year in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
Both leaders emphasized the ever-increasing significance of cooperation between South Korea and Vietnam in the face of the severe international situation and complex global crisis. They expressed their commitment to engaging in concrete and practical discussions to pave the way for a free, peaceful, and prosperous region.
This is Ahn So-young reporting for VOA News.
It is encouraging to see South Korea and Vietnam collaborating and strengthening their cooperation against North Korea’s nuclear threat. Such unity and strategic alliances are crucial to effectively address this dangerous challenge and promote peace in the region.