South Korean Ambassador Lee Jang-Keun called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman at the latter’s office of the university. Deputy Chief of Korean Embassy Cheol-sang KIM was also present on the occasion, said a press release on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed the matters related to mutual interest, especially the ongoing joint collaborative academic and research programs at DU with the support of South Korea. They emphasized on further strengthening academic collaborations among Dhaka University, KOICA and South Korean universities. Akhtaruzzaman said South Korea is one of the leading development partners of Bangladesh.
DU faculty members and students who pursued their higher education especially PhD Degree from South Korean universities would act as bridge between the two countries to enhance academic and socio-cultural relations, the DU VC hoped.
Lee Jang-Keun said South Korea and Bangladesh are two friendly countries and have been enjoying good relations for long. South Korea would provide more support to Korean Language courses at the Institute of Modern Languages, Center for Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship and other areas of interest of DU, said the ambassador.
