Choi Jung-sik, the Speaker of the National Assembly, strengthened parliamentary diplomacy through a series of meetings with the presidents of Central Asian countries visiting South Korea. He emphasized the need to expand not only intergovernmental exchanges but also parliamentary interactions.
On September 15, Choi met with Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Uzbekistan, and Serdar Berdymukhamedov, the President of Turkmenistan, to discuss ways to enhance practical cooperation and activate parliamentary exchanges between their countries.
Choi highlighted to President Mirziyoyev that South Korea is Uzbekistan's only "special strategic partner." He expressed gratitude for Mirziyoyev's support of the Korean diaspora and urged for cooperation between the two nations' parliaments, as well as interest in the Korea-Central Asia Speakers' Conference.
"Uzbekistan is home to the largest population of Koreans in Central Asia, with 170,000 residents. I appreciate your active support for projects like the establishment of a Korean history museum," Choi said. In response, President Mirziyoyev stated, "South Korea is a valuable partner of Uzbekistan, with whom we have built trust over many years," and pledged to create a favorable environment for South Korean companies to operate more actively.
Following this, during his meeting with President Berdymukhamedov, Choi expressed sincere gratitude for the support provided to ensure the safe evacuation of citizens in Iran last year and this year, hoping that this visit would further develop bilateral relations.
Choi mentioned Turkmenistan's efforts to position itself as a logistics hub in Eurasia through the "Revival of the Great Silk Road" initiative, stating, "I will actively support the realization of practical outcomes by leveraging South Korea's advanced technology and Turkmenistan's abundant resources."
In turn, President Berdymukhamedov emphasized the importance of strengthening relations with South Korea and expressed his commitment to enhancing cooperation between the two countries' parliaments.
On September 15, Choi met with Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Uzbekistan, and Serdar Berdymukhamedov, the President of Turkmenistan, to discuss ways to enhance practical cooperation and activate parliamentary exchanges between their countries.
Choi highlighted to President Mirziyoyev that South Korea is Uzbekistan's only "special strategic partner." He expressed gratitude for Mirziyoyev's support of the Korean diaspora and urged for cooperation between the two nations' parliaments, as well as interest in the Korea-Central Asia Speakers' Conference.
"Uzbekistan is home to the largest population of Koreans in Central Asia, with 170,000 residents. I appreciate your active support for projects like the establishment of a Korean history museum," Choi said. In response, President Mirziyoyev stated, "South Korea is a valuable partner of Uzbekistan, with whom we have built trust over many years," and pledged to create a favorable environment for South Korean companies to operate more actively.
Following this, during his meeting with President Berdymukhamedov, Choi expressed sincere gratitude for the support provided to ensure the safe evacuation of citizens in Iran last year and this year, hoping that this visit would further develop bilateral relations.
Choi mentioned Turkmenistan's efforts to position itself as a logistics hub in Eurasia through the "Revival of the Great Silk Road" initiative, stating, "I will actively support the realization of practical outcomes by leveraging South Korea's advanced technology and Turkmenistan's abundant resources."
In turn, President Berdymukhamedov emphasized the importance of strengthening relations with South Korea and expressed his commitment to enhancing cooperation between the two countries' parliaments.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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