The Prime Minister proposed three major orientations to promote the ASEAN - Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

VTV.vn - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed three major orientations to promote the ASEAN - Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the coming time.

On October 27, within the framework of the second working day of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related conferences in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh , ASEAN leaders and President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae-myung attended the 26th ASEAN-Republic of Korea Summit.

The Leaders assessed that ASEAN-ROK relations continue to develop dynamically after being upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2024. ROK is currently ASEAN's fifth largest trading partner and seventh largest FDI investor, with two-way trade turnover in 2024 reaching 208.2 billion USD and FDI from ROK to ASEAN reaching 7.6 billion USD.

Countries assessed that Korea has actively and comprehensively participated in ASEAN's specialized cooperation mechanisms, through the Action Plan 2021-2025 with an implementation rate of 95% of the action lines. Specific cooperation initiatives such as the ASEAN-Korea Digital Academy and the ASEAN-Korea Digital Innovation Facility (KADIF) have helped enhance digital capacity, incubate and nurture digital talents in ASEAN.

Faced with rapid and complex changes in the world and regional situation, the Leaders affirmed to strengthen relations, consolidate trust, and increase cooperation for development and the interests of people in the two regions.

26th ASEAN - Korea Summit - Photo: VGP

Accordingly, ASEAN and Korea will immediately begin implementing the Action Plan for the 2026-2030 period, launching discussions to upgrade the ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA) in 2026, which will add high-quality cooperation areas such as green economy , digital economy, supply chain linkage, etc.

At the same time, the two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in strategic areas such as digital transformation, innovation, clean energy, strategic minerals, sustainable environment, maritime security, transnational crime prevention, cyber security, etc.

President Lee Jae-myung affirmed that Korea values ​​and supports ASEAN's central role, supports the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), and links Korea's future vision with ASEAN's Vision for a Resilient, Innovative, Dynamic, and People-Centered ASEAN Community.

Accordingly, the President proposed ASEAN-Korea cooperation on three pillars: "Contributing to Dreams and Hope; Springboard for Growth and Innovation; Partnership for Peace and Stability". At the same time, Korea will continue to support ASEAN in implementing the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement, the ASEAN Power Grid, narrowing the development gap and enhancing regional connectivity.

President Lee Jae-myung affirmed that Korea values ​​and supports ASEAN's central role - Photo: VGP

At the conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared his assessment that ASEAN-Korea relations have entered a new, more strategic and comprehensive phase; emphasizing that the two sides need to strengthen coordination, promptly and effectively respond to challenges, create a favorable environment for sustainable and inclusive development, benefiting both sides and making positive and effective contributions to peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

In that spirit, the Prime Minister outlined three major orientations to promote the ASEAN-Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the coming time.

Firstly, prioritize promoting economic, trade and investment linkages in a green, digital, circular and sustainable direction; initiate negotiations to upgrade the AKFTA, and expand cooperation to new areas such as green economy, digital economy, artificial intelligence and supply chains.

The Prime Minister also asked Korea to increase technology transfer, help train high-quality human resources, connect technology enterprises, develop AI in renewable energy, smart infrastructure, green agriculture; support ASEAN enterprises, especially small and medium enterprises, to participate in the supply chain; and cooperate in sub-regional development, including the Mekong-Korea cooperation mechanism.

The Prime Minister outlined three major orientations to promote the ASEAN-Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the coming time - Photo: VGP

Second, deepen cultural cooperation, education and people-to-people exchange, develop tourism; promote heritage economy, creative industry, cultural connection, develop cultural industry, entertainment industry (film, photo, music); expand talent training programs, vocational education; create more favorable conditions for ASEAN citizens to study and work in Korea.

Third, the Prime Minister emphasized that ASEAN and the Republic of Korea need to increase their contributions to peace, security, stability and prosperity in the region; ASEAN and the Republic of Korea need to jointly promote interests and responsibilities in building the East Sea into a sea of ​​peace, cooperation and sustainable development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the two sides need to strengthen coordination, respond promptly and effectively to challenges, and create a favorable environment for sustainable and inclusive development that benefits both sides - Photo: VGP

The Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam supports the efforts of the Korean Government to resume inter-Korean dialogue and cooperation, stands ready to actively participate in this process to build a peaceful, stable and prosperous environment on the Korean Peninsula and supports the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

On this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also wished President Lee Jae-myung and South Korea success in assuming the role of APEC Chair 2025 in the coming days.

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