President Ali-Ben Bongo Ondimba of the Gabonese Republic is scheduled to make a visit to Korea October 24-26 at the invitation of  the President.

The President and President Bongo Ondimba will hold a summit on October 25 to discuss issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in energy and resources development as well as infrastructure construction, cultural exchanges and sharing of Korea’s economic development experience.

During his stay in Korea, the Gabonese President will also meet with Korean business leaders and visit the Songdo international free trade zone in Incheon and Samsung Electronics Company.

As one of the leading pro-Korean nations in Africa, Gabon established diplomatic relations with Korea in 1962. The nation boasts the third largest oil reserves among sub-Saharan countries. On the strength of political stability, it has recently been continuing high-flying economic growth. The Gabonese President’s visit this time is expected to further solidify friendship between the two nations and contribute to expanding substantive collaboration in all related areas.