KOREAN AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper � 9 December 2018
�Korea�s Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Kang Kymgu has presented his credentials to the Governor-General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui at the Government House on Thursday 6th December, 2018.
�Ambassador Kymgu highlighted both countries� friendship in the past 40 years.
�Notably Solomon Islands has been a dependable companion of the Republic of Korea (ROK) especially to improve inter-Korean relations towards permanent peace in the Korean peninsula.
�When Solomon Islands was suffering from natural disasters in 2007 and 2014, the ROK lent helping hands,� he remarked.
�He said being the host country of Climate Change head offices; Green Climate Fund and Global Green Growth Institute, they will work with Solomon Islands to tackle the phenomenon issues.
�The Korean Ambassador said they have helped a number of government officials to undertake further studies under the KOICA World Friends office in Honiara.
�He also acknowledges and note the potential that tourism can generate for prosperity of our island nation.
�I believe that there would be no better time than now to enhance our relationship from close friendship to comprehensive partnership as we celebrate 40 years of relationship on this occasion.� Ambassador Kymgu remarked.
�In response Governor-General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui accepted the Letter of Credence by the President of the Republic of South Korea Moon Jae-in and cherish the 40 years of diplomatic mutual relationships.
�He recalled on goodwill visits by past Prime Ministers like the late Solomon Mamaloni in the 1980�s and Danny Philip in Korea which are fine examples of existing friendship both countries enjoy and nurture since 1978.
�During the last 40 years, much have been going on between our two countries in terms of assistance in training of personal and other areas such as disaster assistance.
�The specific assistance offered in the building of our National University School of Fisheries in Honiara by the Government of the Republic of Korea is appreciated very much,� Sir Kabui remarked.
�The Governor General also recognizes a Korean investor�s interest in establishing onshore fisheries investment at Bina Harbour on Malaita yet efforts on settling land disputes slowing down the whole process.
�Sir Kabui also noted with appreciation areas of assistance such as volunteer service by Korean Volunteers in the country.
�The Korean-Small Islands States Development Meetings do constitute a forum for developing possible areas for future development strategies within the ranks of the Pacific Islands Forum countries.
�This is a Korean initiative in consultation with Pacific Islands Forum countries,� he remarked.
�Sir Kabui said Tina Hydro Project on Guadalcanal is a direct beneficiary of the Green Climate Fund.
�For us, this is a major project that will supply power to Honiara for the next 30 years on completion.
�The power supplier is a Korean Company, K-Water. The Power Purchase Agreement has been signed.�
�The Governor General acknowledges Korea�s championing of peace in the Asia-Pacific Region.
He said relationships between North Korea and South Korea has improved after President Moon Jae-in took office which contributed to world peace and regional pride.
�There is still a long way to go in developing mutual dialogue between us to enable us to turn policies into tangible benefits for our peoples.
�Our future in such dialogue is bright with hope,� he said.
�Sir Kabui then pledged his support during the Korean Ambassadors� term in office.�
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