Meeting with the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Jeong-sik Cho
The President of the Republic, Konstantinos A. Tasoulas, received the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Jeong-sik Cho, who is visiting Greece, as part of his broader tour of Europe.
Mr. Tasoulas referred to the close relations of friendship and mutual respect between the two countries, which this year celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations, as well as the common will to further strengthen them.
Furthermore, he referred to the deeper historical roots of our bilateral relations, which date back to the period of the Korean War, when Greece, under the flag of the United Nations, participated in the effort to defend the freedom and democracy of Korea with the mission of the Greek Expeditionary Force.
The President of the Republic also underlined the current development of our bilateral relations into a stable and substantial cooperation in many sectors, such as the economy, science, technology and innovation, shipping, culture and education. In a turbulent international context of armed conflicts and threats, as he mentioned, the commitment of our countries to common values and ideals, such as respect for International Law, diplomacy and the principle of the inviolability of borders, can contribute to the promotion of peace and stability.
For his part, the President of the National Assembly of Korea, Jeong-sik Cho, praised the excellent relations between the two countries and conveyed the lasting gratitude for the Greek support in the Korean War on behalf of the Korean people, the Parliament and the Government of the Republic of Korea.
He pointed out the special appreciation of Greek culture in Korea, which is integrated into the country’s educational system with the teaching of Greek history and mythology. Referring to Athens as the cradle of culture and democracy, he underlined the value of a trip to Greece, from which his fellow citizens have much to gain.
Finally, he expressed his satisfaction with the ever-increasing business activities of Korean companies in our country and the will to further expand and deepen bilateral cooperation. In this context, he stated that Greece’s naval power combined with Korea’s cutting-edge technology can be mutually beneficial for the two countries.
: Presidency of the Hellenic Republic