Vice FM Kim discusses alliance, economic ties with senior US diplomat

Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina met with Michael Rigas, U.S. deputy secretary of state for management and resources, on Friday and discussed ways to boost the alliance and economic partnership, the foreign ministry said. Kim's meeting with Rigas came as the senior U.S. diplomat was visiting South Korea as part of his two-nation swing that will also take him to the Philippines later this week. Kim expressed her hope to advance the bilateral alliance not only in terms of security but also across various fields, such as the economy and advanced technologies, through active exchanges between the two countries. Rigas reaffirmed the U.S.' ironclad commitment to the bilateral alliance and highlighted the importance of continued close cooperation to further develop bilateral ties. They also agreed to enhance communication between the ministry and the department to ensure the ongoing tariff negotiations will reach a "successful conclusion." Rigas is the official in charge of organization operations and personal matters at the U.S. State Department, including overseas missions. His trip cameWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times