The governments of Cuba and South Korea have taken a new step, following the reestablishment of diplomatic relations last February, and now they expect to open embassies in both countries.
According to EFE, negotiations for the opening of a Cuban embassy in South Korea began this week, when Mario Alzugaray, the second in command of the Cuban diplomatic mission in China, traveled to Seoul to discuss with South Korean ministerial officials the process aimed at establishing the Cuban diplomatic mission in the Asian country.
In a statement, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the two countries "will continue their communication and cooperation to ensure that the process of opening embassies progresses properly," also expressing interest in opening a headquarters in Havana.
Cuba reestablished diplomatic relations with South Korea on February 14th, severed by Fidel Castro in 1960.
The protocol was established "through an exchange of Diplomatic Notes carried out between the Permanent Missions of both countries to the United Nations in New York," highlighted information from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"The establishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba, the only country in the Latin American and Caribbean region with which South Korea has not established diplomatic relations, is an important turning point in the strengthening of our Latin American public diplomacy, and it is expected to contribute further to expanding our diplomatic horizons as a global pivot country," asserted the South Korean party.
The Seoul government considers that the new relations between the two countries open up a horizon of commercial opportunities. They have even shown a clear interest in Cuban mineral resources such as nickel and cobalt, which are essential components for the batteries powering electric vehicles.
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