South Korea is committed to making the June summit with Africa a success, and ready to share its experiences of growth and development with African countries, Seoul’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong Kyun said at a forum hosted by the African Group of Ambassadors and the Korea Herald on Thursday.
Speaking at the Africa Day 2024 Korea Business Forum, he opened his congratulatory remarks by thanking the hosts for holding “this significant event” that took place less than two weeks from the first-ever Korea-Africa summit.
“As President Yoon has repeatedly stated since his inauguration, the Korean government has shown its strong commitment to fostering a mutually beneficial, sustainable, and strategic long-term partnership with Africa,” he said.
He said South Korea was “ready to share its unique and unparalleled experiences in development, not only its success stories but also the lessons learned, and to accompany African countries as they take the lead in charting their own trajectories.”