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Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of Korea

Ljubljana, 07/19/2006  |  press release

The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr Janez Drnovšek, today received the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Mr Kim Sung-hwan.

President Drnovšek and Ambassador Kim Sung-hwan discussed the situation in the region, in particular the North Korean tests. They found economic relations becoming closer, with open opportunities to enhance economic co-operation. The Ambassador was pleased to note that ties between Slovenia and Korea were strengthening in culture and education as well, and expressed his commitment to promote co-operation in all areas.

At the end of the talks, Ambassador Sung-hwan reiterated the invitation to President Drnovšek to pay a visit to Korea, and President Drnovšek wished him a pleasant stay in Slovenia and every success in his endeavours to develop co-operation between the two countries.