North Korea and Vietnam hold talks to strengthen bilateral ties
Published: 24 Oct. 2024, 10:10
Updated: 24 Oct. 2024, 18:03
![Vietnamese delegation arrive in Pyongyang on Wednesday. [KOREAN CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY]](https://koreaseafood.online/data/photo/2024/10/24/837d0bde-7c33-4451-a3a5-be24df1e0116.jpg)
Vietnamese delegation arrive in Pyongyang on Wednesday. [KOREAN CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY]
The vice foreign ministers of North Korea and Vietnam have met to discuss ways to bolster bilateral cooperation, the North's state media said Thursday.
The meeting between Pak Sang-gil and his Vietnamese counterpart, Nguyen Minh Vu, took place in Pyongyang on Wednesday, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
"The two sides held in-depth discussions and reached a consensus on expanding exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and on strengthening and developing the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries to a new and higher level," the KCNA said.
Pak previously visited Vietnam in September as part of a four-nation trip, which also included stops in Laos, Thailand and Indonesia.
In early August, North Korea's new ambassador to Vietnam, Ri Sung-guk, officially assumed his duties after years of delay in the appointment of the top envoy due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The post had remained vacant since Ri's predecessor, Kim Myong-gil, returned to North Korea in April 2019, months before the outbreak of the pandemic.
Since reopening its borders after years of Covid-19-related restrictions, North Korea has been increasing diplomatic activities with traditionally friendly countries, including Vietnam.
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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