ASEAN and Korea expand cooperation in scope and depth
WVR - Secretary General of the ASEAN-Korea Centre Kim Hae-yong emphasized his expectation while addressing a speech at the 2023 ASEAN-Korea Forum at Sogang University in Seoul on October 31.
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| Delegates and guests at the ASEAN-Korea Forum 2023 at Sogang University in Seoul on October 31. (Source: VNA) |
With the theme “Elevating ASEAN-Korea Strategic Partnership in a Changing Global Landscape”, the ASEAN-Korea Forum 2023 attracted the participation of many well-known scholars, Korean government officials and ASEAN member states.
Co-organized by the ASEAN-Korea Centre and the Institute of East Asian Studies, the Forum focused on important regional issues and activities commemorating the 35th anniversary of the ASEAN-Korea Dialogue Partnership.
Kim Hae-yong, Secretary General of the ASEAN-Korea Centre, emphasized the significance of Korea's relations with ASEAN nations and the importance of the Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative.
"Today, the growing uncertainties and complexities in global affairs have convened us together in the broader Indo-Pacific region. As the name suggests, 'Indo-Pacific' represents an extensive geographical coverage," he said.
"Against this backdrop, the Korean government unveiled its Strategy for a Free, Peaceful and Prosperous Indo-Pacific Region. Recognizing the significance of ASEAN within this vast region, the Korean government announced the Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative (KASI) while committing to double its contribution to the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund by 2027 during the 23rd ASEAN-ROK Summit last year."
Looking ahead, Kim highlighted the expectation for ASEAN and Korea to expand the scope and depth of their cooperation in various dimensions, including trade and investment, culture and tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
In line with this commitment, the 2023 ASEAN-Korea Forum focused on exploring and elevating the ASEAN-Korea strategic partnership, addressing diverse perspectives on this vital relationship. The Forum encompasses sessions on policy perspectives, emerging challenges and insights from the young people who represent the future of ASEAN-Korea relations.
The year 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the ASEAN-Korea Dialogue Partnership. The two sides are eager to upgrade their partnership to comprehensive strategic partnership during the 24th ASEAN-Korea Summit.
