Suwon Mayor Yum Tae-young Meets Finnish Ambassador to South Korea to Discuss Cooperation Plans

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon Mayor Yum Tae-young met with Pekka Metso, Finnish Ambassador to South Korea, at his office on the 18th to discuss cooperation plans between Suwon and Finland.

The meeting took place at Ambassador Metso's request in late January, when he expressed his desire to visit Mayor Yum. Ambassador Metso, who took office last September, presented his credentials to President Moon Jae-in on the 17th at the presentation ceremony for credentials of newly appointed ambassadors to South Korea held at the Blue House.

Mayor Yum Tae-young said, "I hope that your visit will serve as an opportunity to invigorate the exchange and cooperation between our city and Finland," and proposed, "I hope that cooperation with an appropriate Finnish city and cultural exchange will take place."

Ambassador Metso said, "I look forward to cooperation between Suwon and Finland in various fields," and pledged, "I will actively support exchange and cooperation between Suwon and Finnish cities." He also remarked, "I am well aware that Korea and Suwon have responded effectively to COVID-19."

Mayor Yum Tae-young and Ambassador Metso discussed cooperation plans in the 'environmental sector' and agreed, "Let us share policies that can reduce energy waste."

After visiting Mayor Yum Tae-young, Ambassador Metso inspected the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress area and visited Suwon City's Urban Safety Integrated Center.