site.btaForeign Minister Meets Korean Ambassador to Mark 35 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev received the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Sofia, Dong-bae Kim, at the of Foreign Ministry, the press centre of the ministry announced on Friday.

At the meeting, the traditional and friendly relations between Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea were highlighted, as a prerequisite for filling with content and building on the bilateral dialogue, in light of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, which the two countries celebrate this year. The two officials reviewed cooperation in areas of mutual interest and discussed the prospects for bilateral dialogue in trade, energy, defence, tourism, educational and cultural exchange, as well as people-to-people contacts. Emphasis was placed on potential and ongoing bilateral projects in strategic sectors such as energy, infrastructure, civil security, etc.

The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on issues on the international agenda and the challenges to security on the Korean Peninsula, especially in light of the war in Ukraine. The values of peace and the establishment of a stable environment for sustainable development and growth through dialogue and diplomacy were reaffirmed, the announcement said.