PM Pham Minh Chinh meets Korean friends during his official visit to the RoK, Seoul, June 30, 2024.

PM Chinh acknowledged the contributions made by both Vietnamese and Korean organizations to the exchange and cooperation between the two nations, which help create a firm social foundation for the strong development of bilateral ties.

The Vietnamese Party and State always attach great importance to relations with the RoK, and want to deepen the ties in a more practical and effective manner and in accordance with their comprehensive strategic partnership, he said.

Chairman of the Korea-Vietnam Economic and Cultural Association (KOVECA) Kwon Seong Teck said KOVECA will do its utmost to connect enterprises and local administrations of the two nations, focusing on people-to-people exchanges, environmental protection, climate crisis response, and the sharing of experience in rural development, among others.

Chairman of the Korea-Vietnam Friendship Association Lee Shin Jae said the association wants to serve a bridge linking the two cultures, societies, and economies.