“I received your warm welcome when I visited Lisbon three years ago. I am glad to see you again in Seoul. I still remember the beautiful view of the Fatima Shrine and have fond memories of Portugal. I am aware that this is the first official visit to Korea by a Portuguese leader. I believe your Korea visit will greatly contribute to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Korea and Portugal,” said President Park Geun-hye to Portuguese President Aníbal António Cavaco Silva.
“I think the signing of the memoranda of understanding (MOU) to cooperate on renewable energy and to promote tourism between the two countries holds significance in this regard. I hope today’s summit talks will bring mutually beneficial results to both countries as we discuss measures to substantially bolster cooperation,” President Park added.
“The relationship between Portugal and Korea traces back to the early 16th century. In modern times, more than 50 years have passed since the two countries established diplomatic relations. I met President Park in Portugal a few years ago when she visited us as a presidential envoy. I cherish the memory of meeting President Park at that time. I would also like to express my deep condolences to Korea for the tragic sinking of the ferry Sewol. I would like to express my deep condolences and sympathy for the agony endured by the Korean people because of this tragic accident,” said Portuguese President Aníbal António Cavaco Silva, responding to President Park’s remarks.
President Park Geun-hye and Portuguese President Aníbal António Cavaco Silva held summit talks on July 21.
The two leaders discussed concrete ways to boost cooperation in various sectors, including renewable energy, aviation, information and communications technology (ICT), shipping and harbors and tourism. They also exchanged opinions on regional issues involving the Korean Peninsula, Northeast Asia and Europe.
The two governments signed a series of MOUs to cooperate on renewable energy, energy efficiency and tourism.
In the MOU covering renewable energy and energy efficiency, the two countries agreed to increase cooperation across the board and to share development experiences by forming a working group in each country. With the tourism MOU, Korea and Portugal agreed to extend cooperation between the two tourism authorities, encourage investment in tourism and bolster people-to-people exchanges.
Cheong Wa Dae said, “This official visit by President Silva offers an opportunity to reaffirm the trust and bond between the leaders of the two countries. It also provides new momentum to expand the mutually beneficial trade relationship and will help to vitalize economic cooperation between the two nations.”
“Portugal is home to the headquarters of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP). Through bilateral cooperation with Portugal, we will seek out opportunities to jointly invest in other CPLP countries such as Brazil, Angola or Mozambique,” the presidential office added.
By Wi Tack-whan, Yoon Sojung
Korea.net Staff Writers
whan23@korea.kr
“I think the signing of the memoranda of understanding (MOU) to cooperate on renewable energy and to promote tourism between the two countries holds significance in this regard. I hope today’s summit talks will bring mutually beneficial results to both countries as we discuss measures to substantially bolster cooperation,” President Park added.
“The relationship between Portugal and Korea traces back to the early 16th century. In modern times, more than 50 years have passed since the two countries established diplomatic relations. I met President Park in Portugal a few years ago when she visited us as a presidential envoy. I cherish the memory of meeting President Park at that time. I would also like to express my deep condolences to Korea for the tragic sinking of the ferry Sewol. I would like to express my deep condolences and sympathy for the agony endured by the Korean people because of this tragic accident,” said Portuguese President Aníbal António Cavaco Silva, responding to President Park’s remarks.
President Park Geun-hye (right) and Portuguese President Aníbal António Cavaco Silva, who is on an official visit to Korea, pose for a photo at Cheong Wa Dae on July 21. (photo: Cheong Wa Dae)
President Park Geun-hye (fourth from right) and Portuguese President Aníbal António Cavaco Silva hold summit talks at Cheong Wa Dae on July 21. (photo: Cheong Wa Dae)
President Park Geun-hye and Portuguese President Aníbal António Cavaco Silva held summit talks on July 21.
The two leaders discussed concrete ways to boost cooperation in various sectors, including renewable energy, aviation, information and communications technology (ICT), shipping and harbors and tourism. They also exchanged opinions on regional issues involving the Korean Peninsula, Northeast Asia and Europe.
The two governments signed a series of MOUs to cooperate on renewable energy, energy efficiency and tourism.
In the MOU covering renewable energy and energy efficiency, the two countries agreed to increase cooperation across the board and to share development experiences by forming a working group in each country. With the tourism MOU, Korea and Portugal agreed to extend cooperation between the two tourism authorities, encourage investment in tourism and bolster people-to-people exchanges.
President Park Geun-hye (right) and Portuguese President Aníbal António Cavaco Silva hold a joint press conference at Cheong Wa Dae on July 21. (photo: Cheong Wa Dae)
President Park Geun-hye (right, back row) and Portuguese President Aníbal António Cavaco Silva attend a signing ceremony for an MOU that will promote tourism between the two countries, at Cheong Wa Dae on July 21. (photo: Cheong Wa Dae)
Cheong Wa Dae said, “This official visit by President Silva offers an opportunity to reaffirm the trust and bond between the leaders of the two countries. It also provides new momentum to expand the mutually beneficial trade relationship and will help to vitalize economic cooperation between the two nations.”
“Portugal is home to the headquarters of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP). Through bilateral cooperation with Portugal, we will seek out opportunities to jointly invest in other CPLP countries such as Brazil, Angola or Mozambique,” the presidential office added.
By Wi Tack-whan, Yoon Sojung
Korea.net Staff Writers
whan23@korea.kr
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