South Korea seeks a “free, peaceful and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region, and wants to expand its “substantial cooperation” with Bangladesh as it marked Bangladesh as “important partner” in the South Asia region, reports UNB.
“Bangladesh is one of the most important countries in the South Asia region. The South Asian nations are key partners in pushing forward our Indo-Pacific Strategy. Bangladesh and our country share common values including democracy, freedom and human rights,” Deputy Foreign Minister of South Korea, Choi Youngsam, told UNB on Tuesday on the sidelines of World Journalists Conference 2023 at Hotel President in Seoul.
He said the partnership and cooperation with Bangladesh have been growing in many areas, including in economy, and they believe that the two countries can further strengthen the bilateral relations.
Answering a question, the South Korean deputy foreign minister said mutual high-level visits may take place in the coming days as the two countries seek to expand the relationship.
South Korea is Bangladesh’s 5th largest FDI provider with USD 1.3 billion invested here. Almost 200 South Korean companies have already invested in various sectors in Bangladesh.
Recently, South Korea’s investments have been diversified in infrastructure, energy, and consumer goods such as electronics – thereby contributing to further expansion of collaboration.
Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque
