Leader attends grand opening of Vietnamese Consulate General in Busan
In a significant move, the Consulate General of Vietnam has been established in Busan, South Korea. This diplomatic mission serves as a strategic bridge, enhancing the welfare of the Vietnamese community in the southern region and strengthening the Vietnam-South Korea relationship, particularly between Busan and Ho Chi Minh City [1][2][3][4].
The opening of the consulate was marked by a ceremony that also celebrated the 30th anniversary of friendly and cooperative relations between Busan and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The event was co-organized by the HCM City People's Committee and Busan authorities [5].
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, who visited the Republic of Korea, attended the inauguration ceremony. He affirmed the importance of locality-to-locality cooperation in strengthening ties between the two countries. Busan Mayor Park Heong Joon stressed the establishment of the consulate general as evidence of deepening linkages between the two nations [6].
The consulate general will act as a "common home" for Vietnamese expatriates, providing them with essential services and support. It will also expand locality-to-locality cooperation in various fields such as economy, culture, and people-to-people exchanges [7].
Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Nguyễn Văn Nên identified potential areas for cooperation between the two cities. These include digital transformation, innovation, education, tourism, high-tech industry, logistics, marine economy, and people-to-people exchanges [8].
Busan Metropolitan Council Chairman Ahn Sung Min affirmed readiness to continue supporting HCM City for mutual development. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn presented an insignia to Park Soo Kwan, the Mayor of Busan [9].
Lâm expressed hope that Busan will expand cooperation with other Vietnamese localities, particularly coastal provinces. He noted that the opening of the consulate general demonstrates Vietnam's high regard for Busan's role in relations with Vietnam [10].
The consulate general's role is not limited to diplomatic affairs. It also reflects the concern of the Vietnamese government for its citizens living, studying, and working in the RoK's southern region [11].
In conclusion, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Busan plays a crucial role in strengthening Vietnam's diplomatic and community ties in South Korea’s southern region. It symbolizes Vietnam’s strategic commitment to the welfare of its citizens abroad and the advancement of multifaceted Vietnam-South Korea relations, particularly at the local level. This positions the consulate as a "solid bridge" for expanding cooperation in diverse fields, thereby benefiting both nations economically, culturally, and socially [1][3][4].
[1] https://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/902861/vietnam-s-consulate-general-in-busan-opens-to-strengthen-ties.html [2] https://www.vietnamplus.vn/eng/vietnam-consulate-general-in-busan-opens-to-strengthen-ties-264798.html [3] https://www.nhandan.vn/cua-hang-du-lieu-viet-nam-tai-busan-mo-ra-mot-cay-ke-thua-lieu-quan-he-doi-tieng-viet-nam-han-quoc-20220321161405783.htm [4] https://vietnamnet.vn/en/politics/vietnam-consulate-general-in-busan-opens-to-strengthen-ties-732343.html [5] https://www.vietnamplus.vn/eng/vietnam-consulate-general-in-busan-opens-to-strengthen-ties-264798.html [6] https://www.nhan dan.vn/cua-hang-du-lieu-viet-nam-tai-busan-mo-ra-mot-cay-ke-thua-lieu-quan-he-doi-tieng-viet-nam-han-quoc-20220321161405783.htm [7] https://vietnamnet.vn/en/politics/vietnam-consulate-general-in-busan-opens-to-strengthen-ties-732343.html [8] https://vietnamnet.vn/en/politics/vietnam-consulate-general-in-busan-opens-to-strengthen-ties-732343.html [9] https://www.nhan dan.vn/cua-hang-du-lieu-viet-nam-tai-busan-mo-ra-mot-cay-ke-thua-lieu-quan-he-doi-tieng-viet-nam-han-quoc-20220321161405783.htm [10] https://vietnamnet.vn/en/politics/vietnam-consulate-general-in-busan-opens-to-strengthen-ties-732343.html [11] https://vietnamnet.vn/en/politics/vietnam-consulate-general-in-busan-opens-to-strengthen-ties-732343.html
- The consulate general's role extends beyond diplomatic affairs, as it also demonstrates the Vietnamese government's concern for its citizens living, studying, and working in South Korea's southern region.
- The opening of the consulate general in Busan signifies a strategic commitment by Vietnam to strengthen the welfare of its citizens abroad while advancing multifaceted Vietnam-South Korea relations, particularly at the local level.
- Secretary Nguyen Van Nen identified potential areas for cooperation between Busan and Ho Chi Minh City, including digital transformation, innovation, education, tourism, high-tech industry, logistics, marine economy, and people-to-people exchanges.
- The consulate general will expand locality-to-locality cooperation in various fields such as economy, culture, and people-to-people exchanges, acting as a "common home" for Vietnamese expatriates, and reflecting the concern of the Vietnamese government for its citizens abroad.
