Russia's envoy for int'l cultural cooperation visits Korea
Mikhail Shvydkoy, left, Russia's special presidential envoy for international cultural cooperation, and Russian Ambassador to Korea Georgy Zinoviev attend a meeting with Korean officials in Seoul, March 4, in this photo captured from the social media account of the Russian Embassy in Seoul. Yonhap
A Russian envoy for international cultural cooperation is visiting Korea this week for talks on enhancing bilateral cooperation in culture, arts, education and other related fields, the Russian Embassy in Seoul said Wednesday.
Mikhail Shvydkoy, special presidential envoy for international cultural cooperation, attended a Korea-Russia dialogue forum on Monday and discussed ways to strengthen the two-way cooperation, according to the embassy's Facebook post.
The envoy "emphasized the significant role of the dialogue in strengthening the ties in humanities and cultural exchanges between the two countries," the post read. "He also reaffirmed Russia's commitment to enhancing cooperation through this platform."
The dialogue, established in 2008, is a public-private consultative body consisting of experts for discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation and making related policy recommendations.
The sessions have taken place alternately in both countries since 2010.
Shvydkoy is expected to meet with Korean officials during his visit, including the Korean ambassador for public diplomacy. (Yonhap)