The ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit opens tomorrow in Busan, marking the 25th anniversary of the beginning of dialogue between Korea and ASEAN. This is the second gathering of its kind, following the first summit held in 2009. It is the first multilateral summit meeting hosted by the Park Geun-hye administration.
President Park Geun-hye will concentrate on strengthening Korea's strategic partnership with ASEAN, which has a thriving economy and which has growing political and diplomatic influence. President Park will begin the two-day summit on December 11 by delivering the keynote speech at the ASEAN-Republic of Korea CEO Summit organized by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She will then host a series of summit meetings with leaders of ASEAN member countries, including Myanmar, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines. They will discuss measures to enhance cooperation on business and trade, on developing bilateral relations and on issues involving the Korean Peninsula.
On the second and final day of the commemorative summit, President Park will lead the first and second discussion sessions. She will co-chair the first session with President Thein Sein of Myanmar, the ASEAN chair country this year. In her introductory remarks in the first session, Park will discuss the importance of ASEAN-Republic of Korea cooperation and make proposals for its future direction. She will hold a joint press conference with President Thein Sein where she will explain the joint statement which ASEAN and Korea will adopt, wrapping up the two-day special summit. Hosting the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit completes President Park's multilateral summit diplomatic activities for the year.
By Wi Tack-whan, Yoon Sojung
Korea.net Staff Writers
whan23@korea.kr
Leaders of ASEAN member states will gather in Busan for the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative summit and discuss measures to boost cooperation between the two regions. The above photo shows President Park Geun-hye and leaders from ASEAN as they pose for a photo at the ASEAN+3 summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on November 13.
President Park Geun-hye will concentrate on strengthening Korea's strategic partnership with ASEAN, which has a thriving economy and which has growing political and diplomatic influence. President Park will begin the two-day summit on December 11 by delivering the keynote speech at the ASEAN-Republic of Korea CEO Summit organized by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She will then host a series of summit meetings with leaders of ASEAN member countries, including Myanmar, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines. They will discuss measures to enhance cooperation on business and trade, on developing bilateral relations and on issues involving the Korean Peninsula.
On the second and final day of the commemorative summit, President Park will lead the first and second discussion sessions. She will co-chair the first session with President Thein Sein of Myanmar, the ASEAN chair country this year. In her introductory remarks in the first session, Park will discuss the importance of ASEAN-Republic of Korea cooperation and make proposals for its future direction. She will hold a joint press conference with President Thein Sein where she will explain the joint statement which ASEAN and Korea will adopt, wrapping up the two-day special summit. Hosting the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit completes President Park's multilateral summit diplomatic activities for the year.
Poster for the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit
By Wi Tack-whan, Yoon Sojung
Korea.net Staff Writers
whan23@korea.kr
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