Mr, Kim Chang Keon (Edward Kim) First Deputy Chairman of the Korea- Uz…

Mr, Kim Chang Keon (Edward Kim), First Deputy Chairman of Korea - Uzbekistan Business Association (Chairman of Eurasian Networks board of directors) was awarded the highest order to foreigners by the Uzbekistan government called  "Order of First Dostlik". He was awarded such order in recognition of his work of celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Uzbekistan's independence and the 29th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries as well as his contribution to the development of economic and friendly cooperation between the two countries.

Since 2018, First Deputy Chairman Mr, Kim Chang Keon has been a trade and investment advisor to the Republic of Uzbekistan's government. He has been contributing to the economic cooperation in various industries and showing his dedicated efforts to the development of non-governmental diplomacy. Eventually, he has been actively promoting the development of friendly cooperation between the two countries and was honored with the highest order of significance in celebrating the 29th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Uzbekistan's independence.

First Deputy Chairman Mr, Kim Chang Keon expressed his special gratitude for the honorable medal. He said he will continue working on advancing the further economic development and friendly cooperation of the two countries in the future.

Meanwhile, First Deputy Chairman Mr, Kim Chang Keon was awarded honorary citizenship in 2018, in recognition of his contribution to the economic development of the country, from the Republic of Uzbekistan's President Mr, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. 

※ Source: Secretariat of the Korea Uzbekistan Business Association 

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