Chairman receives Korean Ambassador
VGP - Chairman of Ha Noi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh hosted a reception for South Korean newly-appointed Ambassador to Viet Nam Choi Young Sam on September 27 in Ha Noi.
Chairman of Ha Noi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh (R) presents a gift for South Korean newly-appointed Ambassador to Viet Nam Choi Young Sam, Ha Noi, October 1, 2024 - Photo: VGP/Minh Anh
The Chairman said that Ha Noi attracted about US$120.9 million in foreign direct investment from South Korea in 2024, including 54 new projects and investment capital increases.
He hailed the embassy's contributions and assured the city government's continued support for collaboration on initiatives with the South Korean embassy and its partners.
In reply, Ambassador Choi said numerous cultural exchange events and partnership projects are planned between South Korea and Ha Noi in the coming period.
The ambassador expressed high hopes for continued support from the Hanoi city government for these activities.
The ambassador highlighted the strong ties between Ha Noi and South Korean localities and mentioned an upcoming delegation visit from Ha Noi's People's Committee to South Korea, which he has been coordinating with local governments to facilitate.
Choi said a recent call between General Secretary and President To Lam and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol as a positive signal for expanding bilateral cooperation in areas such as infrastructure and cultural industries.
During the meeting, he also expressed sympathy for the damage caused by Typhoon Yagi in Viet Nam and Ha Noi, confirming the embassy's readiness to assist the city government in recovery efforts.
During the meeting, both sides also discussed mutual issues, including support for the Korean community in Ha Noi, facilitating Korean teachers in Viet Nam, and various South Korean projects in Ha Noi related to retail and infrastructure./.
