South Korea's Ambassador to China Ro Jae-hun gives a speech at a concert to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries in Beijing on Monday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
While Seoul and Beijing, as close neighbors, may inevitably encounter friction and differences, the broader trend of bilateral cooperation and accumulated mutual trust will continue to prevail in the long run, South Korea's Ambassador to China Ro Jae-hun said on Monday.
The number of mutual visits between South Korean and Chinese nationals is expected to exceed 10 million this year, but various opinion polls show that public sentiment toward each other remains relatively unfavorable in both countries.
Rather than allowing fluctuations in opinion polls to define bilateral relations, the two sides should pay greater attention to the mutually beneficial results of bilateral cooperation, Ro told reporters after a concert in Beijing to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
By further deepening exchanges in culture, society, and mutual understanding, the two countries can build on shared experience and ultimately boost goodwill between the two nations, he said.
