Newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea hands credentials

Today, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Armenia, Woo Yoon-keun (residence in Moscow) presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan.

Congratulating the Ambassador on assuming office, the President of Armenia wished him success and expressed the hope that during his tenure of office, Woo Yoon-keun would give fresh impetus to Armenian-Korean relations. The President assured that Armenia’s State agencies stand ready to assist the newly appointed Ambassador in his activities.

President Sargsyan complimented the Republic of Korea on successful holding of the 23rd Winter Olympics Games in Pyeongchang that helped shape an atmosphere of solidarity in the spirit of these games in the Korean peninsula which, according to the President, is crucial not only for Korea, but also for the entire world.

Stressing that last year Armenia and South Korea marked the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Serzh Sargsyan noted that the achievements in bilateral relations recorded during these years have not yet fully reflected the great potential of cooperation between the two countries.

In terms of boosting the interstate dialogue and multifaceted cooperation, the President of Armenia highlighted the role of reciprocated high-level visits, close inter-parliamentary ties, and the steps aimed at promoting effective cooperation between the two countries within international organizations.

Thankful for the reception and congratulatory remarks, the Korean Ambassador conveyed warm greetings and best wishes on behalf of his country’s President. Woo Yoon-keun assured that he would spare no effort to build on the Armenian-Korean relations, promote mutual awareness between the two nations, establish active contacts between business communities and legislatures, enhance interaction in economic, humanitarian and other spheres. The Ambassador appreciated Armenia’s decision to exempt Korean citizens from visa requirement, noting that it will facilitate and foster bilateral exchanges.