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기사입력 : 2024.04.08 06:07
The annual Deputy Ministerial Meeting between Korea and ASEAN countries, known as the 'ASEAN-ROK Dialogue,' convened on April 4th to assess the current state of cooperation and discuss future directions. This year marked the 35th anniversary of establishing the ASEAN-ROK dialogue relations, underscoring the significance of the occasion.
The dialogue aimed to establish the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), representing the highest level of partnership between Korea and ASEAN. It provided a platform to review the current state of Korean-ASEAN cooperation, exchange views on future development directions, and discuss regional and international situations.
In the opening remarks, Deputy Minister Chung Byung-won emphasized the importance of strengthening relations with ASEAN and the full-scale implementation of the Korean-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative (KASI). He highlighted strategic coordination, digital transformation, and climate change response as key areas for mutual cooperation.
The Deputy Minister elaborated on how the Korean-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative contributes to ASEAN's goal of building three pillars of community by 2025. He emphasized the need to expand cooperation in future industries such as digital technology, electric vehicles, and smart cities to enhance supply chain stability and resilience.
Participants also exchanged views on major regional and international issues, including the situation on the Korean Peninsula, developments in the South China Sea, the issue of Myanmar, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the war in Ukraine.
ASEAN reaffirmed its support for Korea's North Korea policy, including its ‘Audacious Initiative.’ The dialogue concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthen partnerships and address regional challenges, underscoring the importance of cooperation between Korea and ASEAN in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
Overall, the ASEAN-ROK Dialogue provided a valuable opportunity for both sides to deepen cooperation, enhance mutual understanding, and address shared challenges in the years ahead.
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