Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 30 had a meeting with South Korean friends who has made significant contributions to the Vietnam – the Republic of Korea ties over the past years, as part of his official visit to South Korea from June 30 to July 3.

Present at the meeting were representatives of many South Korean organizations such as the Korea – Vietnam Friendship Association, the Korea – Vietnam Economic and Cultural Association (KOVECA), and the Korean Business Association in Vietnam, and standout individuals, including Mr. Park Hang-seo, former coach of the Vietnamese national football team.

The PM acknowledged the effective activities made by both Vietnamese and Korean organizations to bolster the exchange and cooperation between the two nations and enterprises that help shape up a firm social foundation for the bilateral ties to develop strongly over years.

Calling on South Korean investors to continue investment in Vietnam in the spirit of “harmonized benefits and shared risks”, he affirmed that they will be treated equally and have their legitimate rights ensured so that they can contribute to the two countries’ friendship and prosperity.

Speaking at the meeting, Chairman of the Korea – Vietnam Economic and Cultural Association (KOVECA) Kwon Seong Teck said the KOVECA will do its utmost to connect enterprises and local administrations of the two nations, with focus given to people-to-people exchange, environmental protection, climate crisis response, and experience sharing in rural development, among others.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Korea – Vietnam Friendship Association Lee Shin Jae said the association wants to play a bridging role to connect the two cultures, societies and economies.