(5 Jun 2024)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seoul, South Korea – 05 June 2024
1. Various of South Korea-Africa business summit
2. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Yoon Suk Yeol, South Koren President:
"In the face of global crisis, solidarity and cooperation between countries have become more important than ever. Africa’s role has become more important due to the unpredictability in the global supply chain caused by geopolitical risks. I hope to establish key minerals partnership with African nations and expand mutually beneficial cooperation in resources through key minerals security partnership with countries that share the same values."
3. Various of Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, Mauritania President and Africa Union Chairperson
4. Various of Yoon and Ghazouani leaving
STORYLINE:
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasized the importance of Africa’s role in minerals supply and expressed hope of strengthening mineral ties,
Yoon and African leaders attended the business summit on Wednesday, the last day of the two-day-long South Korea-Africa Summit.
In his key note speech, Yoon highlighted Africa’s role in the face of supply chain risk caused by geopolitical crisis.
"I hope to establish key minerals partnership with African nations and expand mutually beneficial cooperation in resources through key minerals security partnership between the countries that share the same values," said Yoon.
Representatives from 48 African nations, including 25 heads of state, attended South Korea’s two-day summit, where talks focused on trade and investment.
Trade with African nations currently accounts for less than 2% of South Korea’s total imports and exports.
AP video shot by Yong-ho Kim
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