Vietnam, RoK bolster information exchanges on successful policies
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on information exchange of successful policies with the Presidential Committee on Balanced National Development of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on July 17.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung (R) shakes hands with Chairman of the RoK’s Presidential Committee Song Jae-ho (Photo: baodautu.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) –The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) signed a memorandum ofunderstanding (MoU) on information exchange of successful policies with thePresidential Committee on Balanced National Development of the Republic ofKorea (RoK) on July 17.
The deal was inked by Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung and Chairmanof the RoK’s Presidential Committee Song Jae-ho.
It aims to form aground for cooperation in information exchange of successful policies of thetwo governments.
The agreement willalso foster discussion of issues, events and achievements related to importantpolicies, and cooperation in the organisation of international events.
The inking of the MoUwill serve as a chance for the MPI and the RoK committee to share and learneach other’s experience to reap fruitful collaboration.
After nearly 30 yearsof diplomatic relations, Vietnam and the RoK have seen great progress in theircomprehensive cooperation, reflected by deeper mutual trust and understandingand the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership.
The RoK is now theleading foreign investor of Vietnam with annual trade revenue of about 66 billionUSD.
Currently, 7,000Korean firms are operating in Vietnam, while nearly 50,000 Vietnamese areworking in the RoK.-VNA
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Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung (R) shakes hands with Chairman of the RoK’s Presidential Committee Song Jae-ho (Photo: baodautu.vn) 
