New Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Solomon Islands presents letter of credence to Governor General.
Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Solomon Islands His Excellency, Jong Ho CHOI presented his letter of credentials to the Governor General, His Excellency, Rev David Tiva Kapu this morning at Government house.
The Governor General in welcoming the Ambassador, praised the support of the Republic of Korea in the development of Solomon Islands.
He highlighted the support in the areas of fisheries, education, infrastructure, renewable energy and during the 2023 Pacific Games.
“I particularly commend Korea’s commitment in renewable energy through the Tina River Hydropower development project, providing sustainable development and addressing the global challenge on climate change which remains pressing concern for our nations and the Pacific region.
“Please convey our gratitude to the leadership, government, and people of the Republic of Korea for their ongoing friendship and support,” Governor General His Excellency Rev David Tiva Kapu remarked.
Expressing confidence in the future of bilateral relations, the Governor General states that under the tenure of the newly appointed Non-Resident Ambassador to Solomon Islands, both nations will continue to engage in meaningful cooperation and pursue shared interests to foster progress and prosperity for their citizens.
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Solomon Islands His Excellency, Jong Ho CHOI said he is privileged to represent his country in Solomon Islands and to work towards enhancing the strong and cooperative relationship that has flourished between since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1978.
“Over the years, our two countries have developed a steadfast partnership, collaborating not only bilaterally but also in the international area to address shared challenges and opportunities.
The Ambassador took the opportunity to propose advancing the process of a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders, aiming to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
In response, the Solomon Islands government welcomed the proposed visa agreement, recognizing its potential to enhance people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.
Furthermore, given that the Republic of Korea is a key infrastructure development partner of Solomon Islands, the government expressed interest in the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) establishing a permanent presence in the country.
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–MFAET PRESS RELEASE