President Porfirio Lobo Sosa of the Republic of Honduras is scheduled to make an official visit to Korea February 20-22 at the invitation of President Lee Myung-bak. His visit to Korea is the second by a head of state of Honduras, President Carlos Roberto Reina having made a visit in 1997.

The two Presidents are expected to hold a summit on the 21st to discuss how to promote substantive bilateral collaboration in areas such as trade, investments and development cooperation. In addition, they are expected to exchange extensive ideas on regional issues and other international matters.

While in Korea, President Lobo is scheduled to tour the New Songdo City in Incheon Metropolitan City; the Korea Development Institute (KDI); Daedeok Innopolis, a science town; and the Suwon factory of Samsung Electronics. President Lobo is also expected to receive an honorary ninth degree black belt in taekwondo from Kukkiwon, the world taekwondo headquarters.

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1962, the two countries have steadily developed friendly, cooperative relations. President Lobo’s visit this time is expected to further solidify the close ties.

* Government press release (February 15)