SL a key partner in building regional cooperation – Envoy

Korean Ambassador in Colombo Miyon Lee while stressing the importance of Korea’s version of the Indo-Pacific strategy last Friday expressed her desire to increase engagement and cooperation in the region advocating for freedom, peace and prosperity.

Also referring to the meeting of the two presidents at the UNGA sideline she highlighted that Sri Lanka will remain a key partner for Korea’s endeavour in building regional cooperation.

The Ambassador also highlighted Korea’s bid towards hosting Busan World Expo 2030 and presented how Korea aspires to create a global platform to fight against the climate crisis and build a sustainable future.

She was speaking at a reception organised by the Korean Embassy in Colombo to mark the National Foundation last week. Ambassador Miyon Lee explained various development projects steered by the Korean development agencies in Sri Lanka and expressed her vision to further strengthen the cooperation between Korea and Sri Lanka in the years to come and to stand with Sri Lanka during these hard times in the midst of an economic recovery in the country.

The Ambassador was also pleased to introduce the ‘Korea Dream Team’ that has worked together in implementing the development projects such as KOICA, Korea EXIM Bank, KOTRA, EPS Centre, KOPIA, KOFIH and the Saemaul Foundation.

Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, gracing the National Foundation Day as the Chief Guest extended his wishes for the National Foundation Day and complimented the contributions made by the Korean Government to empower the economy of Sri Lanka.

He appreciated the efforts of KOICA in implementing a research programme for the development of agricultural production in Sri Lanka that made way to reap more harvest.

He also expressed his gratitude for job opportunities the Korean Government had offered Sri Lankans in the Korean labour market and how it had been a win-win situation for both countries.

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