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Sierra Leone's Vice President Victor Foh will visit South Korea next week to explore ways to broaden bilateral ties in various sectors, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Friday.
Foh is scheduled to arrive in Seoul this weekend for a four-day stay.
South Korea's top diplomat, Yun Byung-se, plans to meet him on Monday to exchange views on how to promote the relations boosted by South Korea's aggressive support for the African nation in its fight again the Ebola virus.
Sierra Leone was one of the worst Ebola-hit nations. Almost 4,000 people were killed there, according to the official tally.
South Korea was quick in sending a 24-member emergency assistance team, along with the provision of $17.6 million in financial aid.
"Based on friendly ties cemented by humanitarian cooperation, (the two sides) are expected to expand the scope of cooperation to various fields, such as political affairs and the economy," said the ministry. (Yonhap)
Foh is scheduled to arrive in Seoul this weekend for a four-day stay.
South Korea's top diplomat, Yun Byung-se, plans to meet him on Monday to exchange views on how to promote the relations boosted by South Korea's aggressive support for the African nation in its fight again the Ebola virus.
Sierra Leone was one of the worst Ebola-hit nations. Almost 4,000 people were killed there, according to the official tally.
South Korea was quick in sending a 24-member emergency assistance team, along with the provision of $17.6 million in financial aid.
"Based on friendly ties cemented by humanitarian cooperation, (the two sides) are expected to expand the scope of cooperation to various fields, such as political affairs and the economy," said the ministry. (Yonhap)
