Portuguese PM to visit Seoul for talks on bilateral ties
This photo provided by Korean National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo's office shows Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, right, greeting Kim in front of his office in Lisbon, Sept. 13, 2022. Yonhap
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa plans to visit Korea this week for talks with his counterpart, Han Duck-soo, Han's office said Monday.
Costa will become Portugal's first prime minister to make an official trip here in 39 years.
He is scheduled to arrive in Seoul on Tuesday and hold talks with Han the following day. During his two-day stay in Seoul, he will also attend a Korea-Portugal business forum and visit a major local firm.
Having forged diplomatic relations in 1961, the two sides have been expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, including economy, trade, digital and renewable energy, with his upcoming visit expected to serve as a chance for further deepening their partnerships, according to Han's office. (Yonhap)