The presidents of South Korea and Rwanda exchanged views on expanding political and economic ties at a summit meeting held in Seoul on Wednesday.

   The presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Park Geun-hye expressed hope that the two countries will move forward to strengthen ties that have benefited both countries in recent years.

   Park cited Paul Kagame's two previous visits to the country as playing a part in expanding ties, particularly among senior policymakers.

   The chief executive also said that while two-way trade has not reached substantial levels, the aspirations for growth in Rwanda and its potential could fuel more exchange in the economic sphere.

   In particular, she said the central-east African country produces high-quality coffee that could boost trade between the two countries.

   South Korea is one of the largest importers of coffee in the world.

   In response, Rwanda's president, who is in the country as the co-chair of the broadband committee at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) conference taking place in Busan, said he was pleased to cap his visit with a summit. He added that the ITU meeting as a whole has moved forward. (Yonhap)