(Photo by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

 

Chung Eui-yong, a young South Korean diplomat who served in Thailand 30 years ago, had always dreamed of returning to the country of which he had grown fond. Last week, Chung visited Thailand as the foreign minister of South Korea. He received a warm welcome from his counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai.

 

The visit came in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and the fast-shifting regional and international environment, with both countries wanting to ensure that these external developments will not impact negatively on regional peace and stability. Chung and Don agreed that both nations must do more to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in all areas.

 

Judging from the lengthy joint press statement of their discussion and agreements, both countries complement each other’s desire for new models of economic development. Their relations have become closer during the pandemic due to the increased cooperation to protect their citizens stranded in their respective countries.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/op-ed-thailand-south-korea-ties-turn-more-strategic/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-09-01

 

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