On 18 June 2017, H.E. Mrs. Kang Kyung-wha was announced as the next Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, sent a congratulatory message to H.E. Mrs. Kang Kyung-wha on her appointment as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea as follows:

 

Excellency,

 

I have the honour to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency upon your recent appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. 

 

As we are commemorating the 60th  anniversary of Thailand – Republic of Korea diplomatic relations next year, I look forward to working closely with Your Excellency to deepen all areas of our bilateral and regional cooperation. With your wise leadership and years of experience in foreign affairs, I am confident that the Republic of Korea will continue to play an important role in ensuring peace and security in this region. Thailand will always remain your strategic partner and trusted friend.

 

Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration. 

 

Don Pramudwinai

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand