Lee to attend ASEAN, APEC summits in Philippines, China next week
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend the ASEAN summit in Manila and the APEC summit in Shenzhen next week, departing Monday, according to National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Manila for the ASEAN summit and then to Shenzhen for the APEC summit next week.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend summits of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation next week, his national security adviser said Thursday.
The South Korean president will depart Monday first for Manila where he will attend the ASEAN summit until Tuesday, followed by a two-day trip to China's Shenzhen beginning Wednesday, where he will attend the APEC summit, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac told a briefing.
At the upcoming events, Lee plans to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation with other heads of state through bilateral and multilateral meetings while highlighting South Korea's contributions to resolving regional challenges, including energy supply chains, transnational crimes and food security, according to Wi.
Open Questions
- Which specific bilateral meetings will President Lee hold?
- What concrete outcomes are expected on energy supply chains, transnational crimes, and food security?
