Nigeria and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have re-affirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation as the two countries prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Ambassador-designate of DPRK to Nigeria, Jo Yong Sam, gave the commitment when he paid a courtesy visit to Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, in Abuja.
Ambassador Dunoma congratulated the envoy on his appointment and assured him of the Ministry’s support, saying he was confident the relationship established in 1976 would continue to grow.
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He expressed gratitude to the DPRK for its support of Nigeria’s candidatures in international organisations and reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to peaceful dialogue and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
“Nigeria is committed to deepening its long-standing relationship with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and expanding cooperation in mutually beneficial areas,” Dunoma said.
Give priority to culture trade and cooperation
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The Permanent Secretary urged the resumption of cultural exchanges particularly in film and the creative arts, and proposed the convening of the Fifth Session of the Nigeria-DPRK Joint Commission in Pyongyang.
He also called for greater reciprocal cooperation, including land for a permanent Nigerian Embassy in Pyongyang and more job opportunities for Nigerians at the DPRK Embassy in Abuja.
DPRK Promises Continued Support
In his remarks, Ambassador-designate Jo Yong Sam commended Nigeria’s leadership role in Africa and its growing influence on the global stage. He also praised the economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea attaches importance to the enhancement of the bilateral relations with Nigeria and will continue to support Nigeria’s aspirations in international organisations including its candidature for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council,” he said.
The envoy identified visa facilitation as a priority for enhancing official exchanges and people-to-people contacts. He also suggested that the leaders of the two countries exchange messages of congratulations regularly on the occasion of national days and other important occasions.
In his response, Ambassador Dunoma assured the envoy that the issues raised, including visa facilitation and official exchanges between the two governments, would be given due consideration through the appropriate diplomatic channels.
