Prime Minister Han Deok-soo held a meeting with Eswatini Prime Minister Cleopas Sipho DLAMINI, who is on an official visit to Korea, at the Seoul Government Complex on the morning of the 21st and explained the policy to expand Africa cooperation for the Korea-Africa Summit 2024, the Prime Minister’s Office said. told
Prime Minister Han welcomed Prime Minister Eswatini’s official visit to Korea, which was held on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties, and mentioned that the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, announced by the Korean government, would be held on the occasion of the “Korea and Africa, Together Future” event presided over by the President last year. .
At the same time, he explained the policy of expanding comprehensive cooperation with Africa, including development cooperation and economic cooperation with Africa, and emphasized that the invitation of Prime Minister Eswatini to Korea this time is also the realization of the Korean government’s will for the development of African relations.
Prime Minister Han asked for support for hosting the 2030 Busan World Expo, stressed the need for a united and resolute response from the international community to North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats, and urged the Eswatini side to support and cooperate with the Korean government’s North Korea policy. requested
Prime Minister Delamini expressed his appreciation for hosting the Korea-Africa Summit and hoped to continue cooperation with South Korea in human resources and capacity development at a time when the importance of Africa is increasing with the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
In addition, recalling that Eswatini has condemned North Korea’s provocations on the international stage, including the United Nations, he supported the South Korean government’s response and initiative, and wished Korea a successful bid for the 2030 Busan World Expo.
The two Prime Ministers also exchanged views on ways to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, including △development cooperation △economy △tourism/agriculture/education △international stage cooperation.
Immediately after the meeting, Prime Minister Han held an official luncheon for Prime Minister Delamini and the delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini at the Prime Minister’s Residence in Seoul, and continued further discussions on bilateral cooperation.
Source: Donga