Prime Minister Han Deok-soo met with Vice President Raquel Peña of the Dominican Republic at the Government Complex Seoul on the morning of the 6th and exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between Korea and the Dominican Republic. It is the first time in 17 years that a high-ranking government official from the Dominican Republic visited Korea.
Prime Minister Han evaluated the Dominican Republic, which celebrated the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea last year, as an important partner in practical cooperation, including trade, energy and infrastructure, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges as a central country in the Central American Caribbean.
Prime Minister Han asked for cooperation so that Korean companies with excellent technology and experience can actively participate in large-scale national projects promoted by the Dominican Republic government, such as the construction of a new airport in Pedernales and energy and infrastructure.
In response, Vice President Peña said, “Based on the rapid economic recovery after the pandemic, the Dominican Republic is promoting infrastructure projects such as infrastructure construction, energy production and distribution network improvement. I will go,” he said.
Vice President Peña also said, “I hope to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields such as economic security, investment, development, health, food, etc. I hope,” he said.
When Prime Minister Han said, “The Dominican Republic is the only country in Central America and the Caribbean where the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has been established, and various development cooperation is being carried out through the Central American Integration System (SICA), etc.,” Vice President Pena said, “Support for the vulnerable. , Thank you for cooperation through overseas agricultural technology development (KOPIA), etc. We look forward to continuing and enhancing related cooperation in the future.”
In addition, while the Busan International Exposition Organization (BIE) delegation is conducting an on-site visit, the Korean government’s efforts to host the 2030 Busan Expo (Expo), national unity, and world-class hosting capacity are emphasized, while seeking support from the Dominican Republic government. requested
Prime Minister Han expressed his appreciation for sending a firm message that the Dominican Republic has expressed about North Korea’s nuclear and missile provocations. Vice President Peña replied, “I will continue to support the South Korean government’s position on North Korea’s denuclearization.”
Source: Donga
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