Busan Mayor Park Welcomed the President of Poland on October 24th and 25th
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Busan Mayor Park Welcomed the President of Poland on October 24th and 25th
□ Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon discussed ways to improve bilateral relationships with President Andrzej Duda of the Republic of Poland in the Reception Room at Gimhae International Airport on October 25th, 2024 at 18:00.
□ Mr. and Mrs. Duda stayed in Busan from October 24th to 25th.
○ President Andrzej Duda, who arrived in Korea on the 22nd, had a summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol on the 24th and toured defense companies in Changwon on the 25th. His last stop on his itinerary was a meeting with Mayor Park.
○ On the 25th, First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda learned calligraphy at the Dasarang Complex Cultural Arts Center, a municipal senior center, and visited Toseong Elementary School.
□ Mayor Park greeted President Duda saying, “Poland is a strategic partner of Korea, so it is my great pleasure and privilege to see you in Busan.”
□ “The Bu-Ul-Gyeong Megacity, with a total population of roughly 7.6 million people, is considered an economic base for Korea. Automotive, shipbuilding, and defense industries all thrive here.”
□ “Busan is poised to become an age-friendly community, where many programs and services are available for older adults, such as at the Dasarang Complex Cultural Arts Center that the First Lady visited today,” he added.
○ “We strive to provide lifelong learning and cultural activities for senior citizens. The creation of a 15-minute city that can ensure medical and welfare support within fifteen minutes is our key initiative.”
□ President Duda remarked, “Korea and Poland have been amicable for 35 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations. The industrial and business sectors have also cooperated, which is very meaningful and thankful.”
□ He anticipated, “New direct flights will help attract more travelers as well as investors.”
□ In response, Mayor Park stated, “Busan will be reborn as a global hub in Northeast Asia. I am convinced that a nonstop Busan-Warsaw route may open shortly.”
□ He concluded, “Since entering into diplomatic ties in 1989, both countries have been committed to expanding exchanges in multiple fields. I hope your visit will be a milestone in diversifying the range of collaboration between Busan and Poland.”
