The President of the Hellenic Republic Constantine An. Tassoulas, received the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Jeong-sik Cho, who is visiting Greece as part of a broader tour of Europe.
Mr. Tassoulas referred to the close ties of friendship and mutual respect that bind the two countries, which this year mark 65 years of diplomatic relations, as well as to their shared will to further strengthen them.
Furthermore, he referred to the deeper historical roots of our bilateral relations, which date back to 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 deployment of the Greek Expeditionary Force.
The President of the Hellenic Republic also emphasized the current development of our bilateral relations into a stable and substantive partnership in numerous fields, such as the economy, science, technology and innovation, shipping, culture and education. Indeed, in a turbulent international context of armed conflicts and threats, as he noted, our countries’ commitment to shared 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 Speaker of the National Assembly of Korea, Jeong-sik Cho, praised the excellent relations between the two countries and conveyed the lasting gratitude of the Korean people, the National Assembly and the Government of the Republic of Korea.
He highlighted the high regard with which Greek culture is held in Korea, which is integrated into the country’s educational system through the teaching of Greek history and mythology. Referring to Athens as the cradle of civilization and democracy, he emphasized the value of a trip to Greece, from which his fellow citizens have much to gain.
Finally, he expressed his satisfaction with the continuously growing business activities of Korean companies in our country and the willingness to further expand and deepen bilateral cooperation. In this context, he mentioned that Greece’s naval power, combined with Korea’s cutting-edge technology, can prove mutually beneficial for both countries.
