The newly-appointed South Korean Ambassador in Cairo Hong Jin-wook said Egypt, with its strategic geography as a hub country between Africa, Asia and Europe, plays an important role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Hong's remarks came after he landed in Egypt on July 3 upon the reopening of Cairo international airport. He will assume his full responsibilities as Chief of Mission in earnest after a two-week home quarantine period in accordance with the Egyptian government’s Covid-19 precautionary measures.
"I am so proud of being appointed as the Korean ambassador to this glorious country of great significance, especially this year marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and Egypt," the ambassador stated.
He wished that people of both countries would overcome the current pandemic crisis through joint efforts as early as possible so as to continue deepening the bilateral relationships in various fields.
"I will also do my best to step up efforts to boost people-to-people exchanges between our great countries," he added.
Having led the African and Middle Eastern Bureau of Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the deputy director-general and director-general in succession for three years, Hong recognizes the importance of Egypt as Korea’s comprehensive cooperative partner to the fullest.
He also has witnessed the most recent developments of two countries’ relations such as the successful holding of the summit meeting between President Moon and President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on the sideline of the UN General Assembly in 2018 and the tele-summit meeting on March 5 this year.
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