At audience in Yaounde: Minister Bidoung Mkpatt lauds South Korea’s contributions to Cameroon’s cultural dev’t.

Officials pose for family photo

The Minister of Arts and Culture, Bidoung Mkpatt, has appreciated South Korea’s substantial contributions to the development of arts and culture in Cameroon. He was speaking in Yaounde on July 10.



This was during an audience granted to the Ambassador of South Korea to Cameroon, Nam Ki-Wook.

Minister Bidoung Mkpatt reiterated that the visit by the South Koreans mark a celebration of fraternity and cooperation between the two countries.

“I thank you for accepting to meet those that are the corner stones for the implementation of the cooperation between our two countries in the domains of arts and culture. This audience is for us to express our gratitude for all the efforts that you have done,” Bidoung Mkpatt declared.

He also seized the opportunity to acknowledge and encourage the intensity of the cooperation between Cameroon and South Korea.

The arts and culture boss assured the delegation from South Korean that on her part, Cameroon will do its utmost best to maintain the friendly ties between the nations.

He thanked the Ambassador and his team for their kind words towards the ministry that is tirelessly working to enhance cultural cooperation between Yaounde and Seoul.

 

Enter South Korean Ambassador

On his part, the Ambassador of South Korea to Cameroon, Nam Ki-Wook, appreciated Minster Bidoung Mkpatt for the warm welcome. He also commended the Minister for arranging the wonderful meeting.

“The purpose of today was to share and discuss on how to develop our bilateral relationship through cultural exchange between our countries. I expressed my wish and will to the Minister about our countries sharing experiences and best practices,” Nam stated. 

He added that Cameroon and South Korea already share a strong relationship that is over six decades old. Nam said although Cameroon and South Korea have collaborated and developed a lot together, there are still a lot of cooperation avenues ahead for both countries to further grow as friends.

“One of the best ways to improve on our friendly ties is to enhance our cultural exchanges. By doing so, we can deepen the mutual understanding between us and our friendship,” Nam said.