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On June 15, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the credentials of Kang Kymgu, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea. Following the formal presentation of credentials, President Aliyev held a meeting with Ambassador Kymgu.
During the conversation, President Aliyev underscored the positive trajectory of Azerbaijan-South Korea relations, highlighting the strong political ties and ongoing dialogue between the two nations. He also pointed to the considerable potential for expanding cooperation in political and economic-trade spheres, particularly in alignment with Azerbaijan’s industrialisation and regional development initiatives.
Ambassador Kymgu expressed his honour at being appointed to Azerbaijan, especially on June 15-National Salvation Day and conveyed his gratitude for being received by the President. He recalled the official visits of South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun to Azerbaijan and President Ilham Aliyev's state visit to Korea, noting that these exchanges had significantly strengthened bilateral relations.
The discussion extended to potential collaboration in areas such as high technologies, digital transformation, science, education- including vocational training- healthcare, and more.
Ambassador Kymgu also conveyed the keen interest of South Korean businesses in the Alat Free Economic Zone.
Both sides reaffirmed the importance of stability in their respective regions, with President Aliyev noting that Azerbaijan’s policies had ensured peace and stability in the South Caucasus. In this context, the hope was also expressed for the realisation of lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
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