
The First-Vice President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Hon.
Stephen Julius MASELE recent;y received a South Korean
delegation, led by Minister Counsellor Seon Cheol Park. The visit was aimed at exploring and paving the way for a potential collaboration between
the PAP and the National Assembly of the Republic of South Korea on matters on
mutual interest.
Welcoming the delegation, Hon. Masele informed the delegation of PAP’s
commitment to collaborate with partners that have the best interest of
the African continent at heart, while also indicating the readiness of
the continental body to act as a gateway to constituencies.
“The willingness of the Republic of Korea (ROK), especially its
Parliament, to work with the PAP is testimony of the growing importance
of our institution as well as the recognition from our existing and
potential partners that we are the umbilical cord with the African
grassroots. We are open to partnerships that advance the interest of our
people and we look forward to formalizing our working relationship with
the Republic of Korea through its Parliament on areas of mutual
benefits,” says Hon. Masele.
The ROK is showing its clear
determination to better understand Africa’s successes, challenges and
prospects, as well as the ways Korean citizens could collaborate with
African businesses and governments on projects. Korea’s perspective
emphasizes building upon African expertise and increasing dialogue
within them..
"As we embark on the process of strengthening our ties
with the Africa, we recognize that there is a lot we need to learn about
the continent and its people. We are therefore attracted by the PAP’s
capacity to connect with African citizens through its relationship with
regional and national Parliaments. We have come to explore potential
areas of collaboration between our Parliament and this arm of the
African Union,” says Mr. Park.
The PAP currently has formal
working relationships with a number of continental Parliaments including
the European Parliament where a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
allows for collaboration on various aspects including capacity building
and knowledge sharing.
Source: Pan African Parliament
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