Seoul, April 26 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung plans to host a luncheon meeting with lawmakers from minor parties and independent members of the National Assembly this week, Cheong Wa Dae said Sunday. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, with participants to include lawmakers from five non-negotiating parties, including the Rebuilding Korea Party and New Reform Party, as well as independents, according to presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung.The exact time and venue will be a…
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Seoul, April 25 (IANS) President Lee Jae Myung returned home from his two-nation swing to India and Vietnam, where he focused on expanding strategic cooperation in energy and supply chains to address uncertainties stemming from the Middle East conflict.Lee wrapped up the six-day trip after holding summits with leaders of the two countries, aimed at deepening economic and strategic ties across various areas, reports Yonhap news agency.On Monday, Lee held a bilateral summit with Indian Prime Minis…
New Delhi/Hanoi, April 24 (IANS) President Lee Jae Myung’s state visits to India and Vietnam this week highlighted South Korea’s growing focus on securing energy supplies and strengthening raw material supply chains as global markets face mounting uncertainty from the conflict in the Middle East.Lee wrapped up the six-day trip Friday after holding summits aimed at deepening economic and strategic cooperation with the leaders of the two fast-growing economies, seen as critical to Seoul’s efforts …
Hanoi, April 23 (IANS) South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung and Vietnam’s top leader To Lam agreed to advance cooperation in energy and infrastructure during summit talks, including Vietnam’s possible revival of its nuclear power programme, Seoul’s top security official said on Thursday.In Wednesday’s talks, Lam, who serves as general secretary of the Communist Party, “welcomed” Korean companies’ participation in Vietnam’s energy transition, including the potential construction of a nuclear pow…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday concluded his three-day State Visit to India and departed for Vietnam. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that President Lee’s visit to India delivered tangible outcomes in key areas and placed the bilateral partnership on a stronger footing, with a forward-looking agenda.”A productive visit concludes as President Lee Jae Myung of Republic of Korea departs from India. He was seen off by …
Seoul, April 19 (IANS) President Lee Jae Myung departed for India on Sunday for a two-nation trip that also includes a visit to Vietnam for summit talks, likely to focus on stabilising supply chains amid global energy market uncertainties stemming from the war in the Middle East.Lee will arrive in New Delhi later in the day and hold summit talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. It will mark their third in-person meeting, following earlier talks on the sidelines of the G7 and G…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended warm greetings to General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Vietnam, stating that India looks forward to deepening longstanding defence ties. General Phan Van Giang was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, concurrently serving as Minister of National Defence, on April 8. Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly approved this during its first session, as part of the…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated To Lam on his election as Vietnam’s President and expressed readiness to work with him to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. He expressed confidence that the time-tested friendship between the two nations will continue to grow under To Lam’s leadership.”Heartiest congratulations to Mr To Lam on his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I am confident …
Hanoi, April 6 (IANS) The 16th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam opened its first session on Monday morning in the capital city of Hanoi. Speaking at the opening ceremony, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam said that the session will focus on institutionalising the resolution of the 14th National Congress of the CPV, while creating a legal and institutional foundation and policy impetus for the country.Lam expressed his expectation that the 16th NA…