KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s meeting with South Korea’s foreign minister Park Jin at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday was a stroll down memory lane.
In a series of tweets, Anwar recalled a chance meeting between both men 27 years ago.
In 1996, Park, who served as political secretary to then South Korean president Kim Young-sam, acted as translator for Anwar during his official visit to the country.
Anwar also recalled Park's rise to prominence in view of the meet.
Menerima kunjungan hormat daripada Tuan Yang Terutama Park Jin, Menteri Luar Negeri Republik Korea di Bangunan Perdana Putra, Putrajaya hari ini.#MalaysiaMADANI pic.twitter.com/Rg0JNoA6PF
— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) May 2, 2023
“His Excellency Park Jin chanced a meeting with me on my official visit as the Malaysian deputy prime minister in Seoul some time in 1996.
“At the time, he (Park) was working as a political secretary and translator to former Korean president Kim Young-sam,” he wrote.
During the meeting, Anwar also said the duo discussed numerous issues of interests including cooperation in the economic, defence, infrastructure development, transport, renewable energy sectors as well as high-level visits between Malaysia and South Korea.
Anwar said they also exchanged views on international and geopolitical matters, adding that the Republic of Korea is an important partner to Malaysia. – The Vibes, May 3, 2023
