The Government News quoted South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol as telling PM Pham Minh Chinh during their meeting in Vientiane (Laos) on October 10 that South Korea supports Vietnam and ASEAN's stance on the East Sea issue, particularly the adherence to international law and settlement of disputes through peaceful means in line with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

The two leaders’ meeting was held on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits hosted by Laos.

President Yoon spoke highly of Vietnam's role as the coordinator for the ASEAN-South Korea relations for 2021-2024 as well as its active support for the elevation of the ASEAN-South Korea ties to comprehensive strategic partnership.

PM Chinh, for his part, reaffirmed that Vietnam consistently advocates the peace and denuclearization process on the Korean peninsula and stands ready to act as a bridge to promote dialogues between relevant sides, contributing to peace, stability and cooperation in the region.

The two leaders agreed to continue close coordination at multilateral forums and work together to make active and responsible contributions to addressing common issues in the region and the world.

On bilateral cooperation, they reiterated their determination to continue deepening and enriching the contents of the Vietnam-South Korea comprehensive strategic partnership.

Both sides agreed to increase high-level exchanges and contacts; promote cooperation in the fields of defense, security, economy and trade while launching cooperation in new and potential fronts like science and technology, innovation, research and development.

PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam will continue creating favorable conditions for Korean investors to do long-term business in the country, calling on the Korean side to continue opening up market for Vietnamese goods, especially farm produce.

He suggested South Korea to continue preferential loans for Vietnam's mega infrastructure projects such as railway and expressway projects.

The Vietnamese leader extended sincere thanks to the Government and people of South Korea for providing $2 million to help Vietnam overcome the consequences of Typhoon Yagi, saying that the move indicates the friendship and solidarity between the two countries.

He also conveyed his invitation to Korean Prime Minister Han Duck Soo to pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) summit, scheduled to take place in Vietnam in 2025.