Former official honoured with RoK’s Grand Gwanghwa Medal
Tran Van Tuy, former head of the National Assembly Standing Committee’s board for deputy affairs and former Chairman of the Vietnam - Republic of Korea (RoK) Parliamentary Friendship Group, has been honoured with the RoK’s Grand Gwanghwa Medal for his major contributions to the two countries’ friendship.
Ambassador of the RoK Park Noh-wan (L) presents the RoK Government's Grand Gwanghwa Medal to Tran Van Tuy on May 6. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Tran Van Tuy,former head of the National Assembly Standing Committee’s board for deputyaffairs and former Chairman of the Vietnam - Republic of Korea (RoK)Parliamentary Friendship Group, has been honoured with the RoK’s Grand GwanghwaMedal for his major contributions to the two countries’ friendship.
Addressing the presentation ceremonyin Hanoi on May 6, Ambassador of the RoK Park Noh-wan said the RoK Governmentbestows the orders of diplomatic service merit upon the ones making significantcontributions to the RoK’s friendship with other countries, and the GrandGwanghwa Medal is the noblest among those orders.
Reviewing the recipient’s dedicationto the Vietnam - RoK relations, Park noted that when Tuy served as Chairman ofthe People’s Committee and then Secretary of the Party Committee of Bac Ninhprovince, he considerably helped facilitate investment by Korean businesses,including Samsung Electronics.
Acting as Chairman of the Vietnam -RoK Parliamentary Friendship Group from 2016 to 2021, he greatly assisted withthe successful organisation of mutual visits by the two countries’ leaders andparliamentary friendship groups, thereby helping elevate bilateral parliamentarycooperation to a new level.
Tuy also made considerablecontributions to the settlement of many common issues and challenges facingboth countries, including COVID-19, according to the diplomat.
Parksaid the RoK Government’s presentation of Grand Gwanghwa Medal to Tuy is therecognition of his active and effective dedication to bilateral connections.
As Vietnam and the RoK will mark the30th founding anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year,the ambassador expressed his belief that Tuy’s contributions will be one of thestepping stones for the countries to lift their ties to the highest level. He alsoasked the former official to keep supporting the Vietnam - RoK friendship inthe time to come.
For his part, Tuy said the order hereceived is not only his honour but also a common reward for the Vietnam - RoK ParliamentaryFriendship Group, whose members are all devoted to diplomatic activities.
He pledged continued efforts to help developthe two countries’ relations to a new height./.
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Ambassador of the RoK Park Noh-wan (L) presents the RoK Government's Grand Gwanghwa Medal to Tran Van Tuy on May 6. (Photo: VNA) 
