Articles by Sanjay Kumar
Sanjay Kumar
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17th Korea-Middle East Cooperation Forum
MIDDLE EAST COOPERATION -- Bader M. al-Awadi, Kuwait’s ambassador to South Korea who also serves as dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps, delivers congratulatory remarks at the 17th Korea-Middle East Cooperation Forum held at Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Monday. The forum aimed to discuss future directions in strengthening the strategic partnership between Korea and the Middle East in the post COVID-19 era and to update and upgrade the paradigm of the Middle East in a rapidly changing political e
Diplomatic Circuit Nov. 9, 2021
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'Nuclear-Free World’ photo exhibition opens in Seoul
The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Seoul opened a photo exhibition on Tuesday titled “Nuclear-Free World.” The show commemorates the 30th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the 30th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site in Kazakhstan. Opening the exhibition, Ambassador Bakyt Dyussenbayev noted that Kazakhstan was the first country in the world to close a nuclear test site and that it had voluntarily renounced its nuclear
Diplomatic Circuit Nov. 9, 2021
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Korea offers hope of encouraging civic participation and protecting civil liberties: OGP Secretary General
At a time when civil liberties are under attack in countries around the world, South Korea offers hope in demonstrating a different approach of encouraging civic participation and protecting civil liberties, said Sanjay Pradhan, chief executive of the Open Government Partnership during an interview with The Korea Herald on Saturday at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. According to Pradhan, Gwanghwamun Square is an inspirational example because after candlelit protests brought down the previ
Diplomatic Circuit Nov. 9, 2021
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Indian Chamber of Commerce and Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to expand cooperation
The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea and Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Oct. 29 signed a memorandum of understanding to support each other in economic, educational, cultural, commercial and industrial activities. The signing ceremony was attended by eight officials, including Indian Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Surinder Bhagat, Indian Chamber of Commerce President Sachin Satpute and Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry affiliated South
Diplomatic Circuit Nov. 8, 2021
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Turkey offers protection of investors and equal treatment to cross border business: Turkish deputy chief of mission
Turkey’s investment climate has been significantly improved through reforms offering protection for investors and equal treatment for cross-border business, Turkish deputy chief of mission Omer Celikkol said at the Eurasian Economic and Cultural Forum on Wednesday. Delivering the opening remarks at the forum’s fourth weekly gathering, Celikkol highlighted advantages Turkey has to offer, including the country’s diversified economy, a youthful population with about 50 percent un
Diplomatic Circuit Nov. 7, 2021
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Global Green Growth week 2021 discusses Road to COP 26
Global Green Growth week 2021 discusses success standards for developed and developing countries The Global Green Growth Institute and the British Embassy in Seoul co-organized a hybrid session to discuss standards for developed and developing countries, at GGGI headquarters on Oct. 27 Experts and decision-makers from developing and developed nations attended the session, part of GGGI week 2021, titled “Road to COP 26: what does success look like for developed and developing countries?&
Diplomatic Circuit Nov. 2, 2021
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Norway hails Munch gallery as museum built for future
The Royal Norwegian Embassy marked last month’s opening of the Munch Museum -- the home of to the world’s largest collection of works by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch – with a press conference in Seoul on Tuesday. Discussing the Munch Museum during opening remarks, Norwegian Ambassador to South Korea Frode Solberg said Munch’s works were iconic images of world art. “Visitors now have access to some of Munch’s great pieces of art,” Solberg said, descr
Diplomatic Circuit Nov. 2, 2021
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ASEAN- Korea Centre holds webinar on trade facilitation
The ASEAN Korea Centre last week held a webinar on trade facilitation for the food and beverage industry at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, highlighting the importance of trade and cooperation for Korea and ASEAN. The webinar facilitated information exchange with new business opportunities for food and beverage sector companies operating in ASEAN and Korea and explored effective ways to utilize the ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP),
Diplomatic Circuit Nov. 2, 2021
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev reelected as Uzbek President in landslide victory
Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been reelected as the president of Uzbekistan for a second consecutive five-year term, winning the presidential election on Oct. 24. According to the Central Election Commission, the final results of the presidential elections in Uzbekistan were announced with the participation of over 16 million voters. Mirziyoyev, nominated candidate of the Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businesspeople, or the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, received 13 million, or over 80 perc
Diplomatic Circuit Nov. 1, 2021
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Vietnam invites Korean investors in energy, infra sectors
Vietnam is ready to offer business incentives for South Korean companies that invest in the nation’s sustainable development and digital transformation projects, Vietnamese Ambassador to Korea Nguyen Vu Tung said at the Eurasian Economic and Cultural Forum hosted by The Korea Herald on Wednesday. Delivering the opening remarks at the forum’s third weekly gathering, the ambassador stressed that Vietnam is committed to further improving the nation’s business environment for gl
Diplomatic Circuit Oct. 31, 2021
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Poland supports EU membership: Polish ambassador
Poland’s ambassador to Korea stressed his country’s commitment to the European Union in an interview with The Korea Herald, and ruled out any prospect of an exit from the bloc. Ambassador Piotr Ostaszewski said there was no basis to claims Poland was eyeing a “Polexit” from the EU. “Brexit had a leader who led the whole issue but (talk of) ‘Polexit’ is simply propaganda,” he said, drawing contrast with the United Kingdom’s exit from the bl
Diplomatic Circuit Oct. 26, 2021
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Balinese wedding gowns unveiled at multicultural museum at Seoul
Balinese wedding gowns unveiled at multicultural museum at Seoul By Sanjay Kumar Balinese wedding gowns have been added to the Pavilion of Indonesia exhibition being held at a cultural museum in Eunpyeong-gu, western Seoul. Co-hosted by the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul and the Multiculture Museum, the exhibition will run until December. The Balinese wedding gowns are a distinguished donation by the Royal Court of Denpasar -– currently under the patronage of Indonesian Minister for Women Empowe
Diplomatic Circuit Oct. 25, 2021
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[Diplomatic Circuit] Kazakh deputy PM holds talks on economic projects with Korea
[Diplomatic Circuit] Kazakh deputy PM holds talks on economic projects with Korea By Sanjay Kumar Kazakhstan and South Korea are seeking ways to deepen economic ties, with Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar holding a series of meetings Thursday during an official visit to Korea. Sklyar’s visit is in line with the framework implementation of the agreements reached during the state visit of Kazakh President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev to Korea in August. Sklyar was in Seoul to hold negot
Diplomatic Circuit Oct. 25, 2021
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Chinese ambassador discusses business prospects at Eurasian Economic Forum
China’s One Belt, One Road initiative will bring opportunities not only for China, but for Korea and other nations, Chinese Ambassador Xing Haiming said at the Eurasian Economic and Cultural Forum on Oct. 20. The forum is hosted weekly by The Korea Herald to share and enhance knowledge of the international community and expand business networks. The forum brings diplomats, CEOs and experts from Europe and Asia together to build ideas for cultural and business transformations, and to se
People Oct. 25, 2021
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Estonia, Korea celebrates 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Estonia and Korea are celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations. Korea recognized the independence of Estonia on Sept. 6, 1991, and diplomatic relations were formed on Oct. 17 of the same year. To mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties, the presidents of Estonia and Korea exchanged congratulatory letters underlining the mutually beneficial relationship, sharing common values such as democracy, a market economy and human rights. The two leaders also stressed strengthening cooperati
Diplomatic Circuit Oct. 19, 2021
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