RoK President Yoon Suk-yeol welcomed in Hanoi with 21-gun salute

President hosts a welcoming ceremony for President Yoon and his spouse who arrived in Hanoi on June 22 for a three-day official visit to Vietnam.

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This is Yoon’s first State-visit to Vietnam after he took office in May 2022. In the photo, the two Presidents review the guard of honour at the welcoming ceremony in Hanoi.

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The RoK President is welcomed with a salute of 21 guns fired from the artilleries placed at the former imperial Thang Long Citadel.

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After the 21-gun salute, the two presidents hold talks on measures to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries that was lifted in late 2022.

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Vietnam and the RoK established diplomatic ties in 1992. The RoK government has reaffirmed its resolve to strengthen relations with ASEAN in general and Vietnam in particular.

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The RoK is currently the largest foreign investor in Vietnam with 9,559 projects valued at US$82 billion.

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The RoK is the second largest ODA donor, pouring US$2.7 billion in preferential loans from the Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF).

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The RoK is Vietnam’s third largest trading partner, with two-way trade turnover last year hitting US$87 billion, up 11.4% year on year. The first quarter of 2023 alone saw bilateral trade turnover fetch US$18.1 billion.

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The two countries maintain close coordination and cooperation in addressing issues of mutual concern at regional and international forums.

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After the talks, the two presidents witness the signing of a number of cooperation documents between the two countries. President Yoon is scheduled to meet with other senior Vietnamese leaders, and attend the Vietnam – RoK economic forum on June 23.

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RoK President Yoon Suk-yeol welcomed in Hanoi with 21-gun salute

VOV.VN - A 21-gun salute was accorded to President Yoon Sul-yeol and his spouse of the Republic of Korea at a welcoming ceremony hosted by State President Vo Van Thuong in Hanoi on June 23.