The ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with the Republic of Korea (ROK) was held recently, bringing together high-level officials from ASEAN member states and South Korea to discuss the future of their partnership.
Key Takeaways:
– ASEAN and South Korea reviewed the progress of their cooperation and discussed its future direction, with a focus on implementing the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
– South Korea reaffirmed its support for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, a move welcomed by ASEAN member states.
– The meeting also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.
– Timor-Leste attended the meeting as an observer, signaling its interest in deepening ties with ASEAN and South Korea.
Deepening Ties:
The ASEAN-ROK partnership has grown significantly since its establishment in 1989. The meeting demonstrated the commitment of both sides to further deepen their ties and cooperation.
“We look forward to continuing our cooperation with South Korea and exploring new areas of collaboration,” said a spokesperson for ASEAN.
Next step :
The meeting agreed on a set of recommendations to further enhance ASEAN-ROK cooperation, which will be implemented in the coming months.
