South Korea considers Kazakhstan its strategic partner in CA: Yun Byung-se
13:11, 16 April 2013
SEOUL. April 16. KAZINFORM "Kazakhstan is a strategic partner of South Korea and that means we will continue to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in all spheres," Foreign Minister of South Korea Yun Byung-se told Kazinform correspondent at the World Journalists Conference in Seoul.
In his words, South Korea considers Kazakhstan its closest partner in foreign policy. Each year South Korean dignitaries pay official visit to Kazakhstan and vice versa.
"In Central Asia Kazakhstan plays a significant role in cooperation with South Korea. Kazakhstan is the leader in that part of the world. The new South Korean authorities think cooperation with Kazakhstan is of paramount importance," Yun Byung-se stated.
New Foreign Minister of South Korea Yun Byung-se assumed the office in March 2013.