ID :
192084
Thu, 06/30/2011 - 14:58
Auther :
Shortlink :
https://oananews.org//node/192084
The shortlink copeid
S. Korea vows to bolster ties with African nations: FM
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea vowed to continue deepening ties with African nations as it seeks to widen access to the resource-rich continent, Seoul's foreign minister said Thursday.
Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan made the remark as he inaugurated a four-day "African Culture Festival," which features a variety of African dance, music and arts in Seoul.
"I hope this festival can act as a catalyst for enhancing exchange and cooperation in all fields by deepening our understanding of African culture," Kim said.
President Lee Myung-bak is set to visit South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia from Saturday, on a 10-day trip that is expected to focus on increasing cooperation in the fields of energy and raw materials.
"President Lee truly appreciates the enormous potential of Africa, and he has exerted great efforts to strengthen Korea-Africa ties since his inauguration," Kim said.
Holding the festival before Lee's visit to the three African nations was "timely and meaningful," Kim said.
Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan made the remark as he inaugurated a four-day "African Culture Festival," which features a variety of African dance, music and arts in Seoul.
"I hope this festival can act as a catalyst for enhancing exchange and cooperation in all fields by deepening our understanding of African culture," Kim said.
President Lee Myung-bak is set to visit South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia from Saturday, on a 10-day trip that is expected to focus on increasing cooperation in the fields of energy and raw materials.
"President Lee truly appreciates the enormous potential of Africa, and he has exerted great efforts to strengthen Korea-Africa ties since his inauguration," Kim said.
Holding the festival before Lee's visit to the three African nations was "timely and meaningful," Kim said.
