이란 국빈 방문

2016 박근혜 대통령 이란 국빈 방문기

sides supported the efforts towards these ends, and

shared the view that nuclear weapons development can

never enhance security.

Both sides underscored the importance of maintaining

peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. In this

regard, the Islamic Republic of Iran expressed support

for the aspirations of the Korean people for peaceful

unification of the Korean Peninsula.

Both sides shared the view on the seriousness of the

Afghan refugee crisis. Noting that Iran has accepted a

substantial number of Afghan refugees, the Republic

of Korea decided to provide humanitarian assistance of

USD 10 million for Afghan refugees in Iran in 2016 in

addition to its provision of USD 7 million thus far.

V. Cooperation in the judiciary and

security areas

Both sides agreed to enhance their judicial cooperation

in all fields through the exchange of delegations and

specialized cooperation on mutual judicial assistance in

criminal, civil and commercial affairs.

Both sides recognized terrorism and violent extremism

as t h reats aga inst a l l human it y and globa l peace

and stabilit y. Emphasizing the necessit y for f irm

and integrated determination of the international

community in fighting terrorism and preventing violent

extremism, they recognized the UN resolution of “World

Against Violence and Extremism” (WAVE) proposed

by President Rouhani, as an appropriate framework to

attain such goals. They also expressed their support for

the UN Secretary General’s Plan of Action to Prevent

Violent Extremism and readiness to discuss pragmatic

cooperation and policies in this regard.

Th rough enhancement of contac ts and bi latera l

cooperation, both sides agreed to reinforce their fight

against smuggling and trafficking of goods and illegal

drugs, cyber-crimes, transnational and organized crimes.

They also agreed to strengthen cooperation between

their law-enforcement institutions in various areas

including the training of law-enforcement personnel.

Both sides shared the view that the state visit of President

Park has created a milieu of understanding between

the two countries. The two Presidents emphasized the

importance of full implementation of the aforementioned

commitments, agreements and MOUs inked during the

visit to expedite the trend of cooperation between the

two governments.

President Park invited President Rouhani to visit Korea

at a convenient time and President Rouhani accepted the

invitation.

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Both sides shared the view that science, technology

and information & communication are an important

foundation in economic development and agreed

to increase mutual cooperation in these fields, and

welcomed the advance in substantive cooperation

between private sectors including telecommunication

businesses from the two countries.

Both sides also agreed to make efforts to expand the

cooperation between the two countries in the areas of

maritime affairs and fishing, environment and forestry.

III. Cooperation in the cultural,

education and tourism areas

Both sides agreed to encourage more exchanges in

cultural affairs between the two countries, both of which

have a rich history and abundant cultural heritage.

Furthermore, both sides agreed to designate the year

2017 as the Year of Korea-Iran Cultural Exchange.

In order to boost cultural activities, Iran and Korea

expressed their readiness to negotiate establishing

cultural centers in their respective capitals in the near

future.

Recalling that the Korean side has successfully operated

a college level Iranian Language Department for decades,

Iran and Korea expressed their readiness to negotiate

establishing a Korean Language Department in an

Iranian University at the earliest convenience.

Both sides, emphasizing the need to nurture joint

research programs between their universities and

research institutes, agreed to encourage the exchange of

professors and students at the academic level.

Both sides noted the role of tourism as an essential

element in fostering affinity and deepening mutual

understanding between the two peoples. In this regard,

the two sides agreed to take necessary measures to

promote tourism, including simplification of the visa

process, establishment of direct f lights, and mutual

participation in each other’s tourism fairs.

The two sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation

in various fields including sports, media, and arts,

amongst others.

Both sides reaffirmed that the Tehran Street in Seoul and

the Seoul Street and Park in Tehran stand as symbols of

the friendship between the two countries, and agreed

to mutually cooperate to establish the K-Tower in Iran

and I-Tower in Korea, as a focal point of cultural and

economic cooperation between the two countries.

IV. Regional cooperation on the Korean

Peninsula and the Middle East

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to upholding

the purposes and principles of the UN Charter in

the conduct of international relations, and agreed

to constructively contribute to the promotion and

strengthening of international peace and security.

Both sides agreed to continue cooperation at the bilateral

and multilateral level with a view to achieving peace,

stability, and security in Northeast Asia and the Middle

East.

Expressing their support for the objectives of the nuclear

weapons-free world, the two sides reaffirmed their

commitment to the NPT and denuclearization. Both