Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
IDXChannel - Indonesia and North Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing friendly bilateral ties and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation.
This commitment was highlighted during a bilateral meeting between Indonesia's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Pahala Nugraha Mansury and his counterpart, Pak Sang Gil, on September 18 in Jakarta.
The visit by the North Korean Vice Foreign Minister was part of a tour across four Southeast Asian countries: Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia, with Indonesia being the final destination.
“This is aimed at bolstering bilateral consultations in various areas, including youth exchanges and international development cooperation,” Pahala said in a media release.
The discussion also emphasized the critical importance of peace and stability in the region. Both sides shared the views on situation on the Korean Peninsula and discussed cooperation in ASEAN-led platforms.
