As I stated in my previous blog Gabon is a country that is committed to improving its relationships with countries all across the globe. I came across an article highlighting the continued meetings to improve relations between Gabon and South Korea.
In 2010 Gabon and South Korea Began a series of meetings that would further nurture their desire to strengthen the unity between the two countries. The meeting were called "The sharing of experience program or PPE" (Finch). The article I found from 2010 discusses the plan of South Korea and Gabon to have "bilateral meeting" (Press Release). The Press Release on the website AfricanNews.com reported that that "The two Heads of State will meet on Monday 25 October to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and, notably, cooperation in the energy sector, in the development and exploitation of natural resources, infrastructure, as well as the experience of South Korea in terms of economic development" (Press Release). The talks between the two countries were to be concentrating on how both countries could benefit from the "exploitation" of the countries natural resources. South Korea was interested in the potential economic growth that come with the two countries working more closely together.
Being that South Korea has so many technological advancements it would be very beneficial to the Gabonese government to strengthen it ties with the Asian country. At the same time there are many things that that South Korea can learn about Gabonese way of life, which makes their partnership mutually beneficial. The second article I read was written in February of this current year by Vaila Finch, which she writes about the follow up meeting of the two countries after 2010. Finch article states how Gabon can " take advantage of South Korea's experience in the sectors of information and communication technologies, agriculture, and tourism in order to develop an effective economic strategy" for their own economy (Finch). To me it seems that Gabon is committed to maintaining strong relationships with South Korea because the partnership of the two countries continues to date.
Below Are Links To The Two Articles
Finch, Vaila. "Gabon’s President Visits South Korea - Articles." Africa News/LeGabon.org. N.p., 19 Feb. 2013. Web. 29 Mar. 2013. <http://www.africanews.com/site/list_message/31266>.
Press Release. "AfricaNews - Gabon’s President Visits South Korea - Articles." Africa News. N.p., 20 Oct. 2010. Web. 29 Mar. 2013. <http://www.africanews.com/site/Gabons_president_visits_South_Korea/list_messages/35539>.
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