Meeting held at Stanford University for two days in a row
President Yoon Seok-yeol held a roundtable discussion with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at Stanford University in the United States on the 17th (local time). He met with Prime Minister Kishida for two consecutive days during his visit to the United States to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. President Yoon expressed a special bond with Prime Minister Kishida, introducing him to the audience as “the person closest to me in the international community.”
The leaders of Korea and Japan held a roundtable discussion and a Korea-Japan startup meeting at Stanford University on this day and agreed on cooperation in the hydrogen and startup fields between the two countries. Following the 7th summit meeting this year a day ago, this was another meeting today at the joint invitation of three research institutes at Stanford University. The President’s Office added meaning, saying, “This is the first time that the leaders of Korea and Japan have held a joint event in a third country.”
At the roundtable, President Yoon said, “I am very happy to visit the Stanford campus, the cradle of innovation, with Prime Minister Kishida, who is closest to me in the international community,” and emphasized, “We have put an end to all the unsatisfactory relations with Japan.” He also said, “We have decided to expand the horizon of cooperation between Korea and Japan into the field of science and technology.” He added, “I hope that you will enjoy the fruits of the new era that Korea, the United States and Japan will open with firm solidarity and will, and that you will be able to challenge yourself and grow to your heart’s content.”
Prime Minister Kishida responded, “Today is a big day for President Yoon and me,” and added, “In March of this year, President Yoon and I decided together to resume shuttle diplomacy between our two countries, which brought about a significant change in the relationship between our two countries.” He went on to say, “I have already had seven summit meetings with President Yoon this year, which is literally a new record,” and added, “What we have in common is that we like delicious meals and drinks.”
Prime Minister Kishida also said, “The areas that need attention from the perspective of Japan-Korea (Korea-Japan) cooperation are hydrogen and ammonia. Today, I would like to propose together with President Yoon to establish a hydrogen and ammonia global value chain centered on both countries.” He said.
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Source: Donga
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