S. Korean, Vietnamese presidents hold phone talks on ties

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Friday, June 13, 2025

12/06/2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung speaks during a cabinet meeting at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea on June 10. (AP)

SEOUL/HANOI, June 12, (Xinhua): South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Thursday held phone talks with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, and both agreed to further advance bilateral ties by expanding cooperation in several areas. During the phone conversation, the two leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in strategic areas such as high-speed railways and nuclear power plants, according to Lee's office.

Vietnam News Agency reported that during the talks, both presidents agreed to enhance cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, particularly in high-tech industries, identifying it as a key pillar of the bilateral relationship. They also agreed to carry out high-level exchanges through regional and international forums, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, the reports said.