Three leaders will gather on October 16 in Manila for the ASEAN summits, mt.co.kr reported on October 12.
The president was scheduled to travel to the Philippines and China from October 16 to October 19 for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meetings and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, National Security Office Director Wi Sung-lac said.
The president was scheduled to attend the ASEAN-Republic of Korea summit on October 16 to discuss bilateral cooperation and review the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership vision launched last year, mt.co.kr reported. He was also due to participate in the ASEAN Plus Three and East Asia Summit meetings before heading to Shenzhen, China, on October 18 for APEC events.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun was scheduled to travel to Beijing ahead of the APEC summit to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, mt.co.kr reported on October 12.
Cho was due to hold bilateral talks and a dinner with Wang on October 13 and October 14, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Park Doo-soon said. The visit comes as preparations continue for the president to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the APEC gathering.
United States President Donald Trump is facing pressure following midterm election losses, prompting speculation about potential North-South America dialogue during APEC, mt.co.kr reported on October 12.
The South Korea government views the prospect of such talks as low based on current indicators, Park told mt.co.kr.
The president will begin his schedule in Shenzhen on October 18 by attending the APEC CEO Summit and a welcome dinner hosted by Xi and his spouse, mt.co.kr reported on October 12. He will participate in the main APEC plenary session on the morning of October 19.
“Through the tour, we will continue to implement the Republic of Korea’s vision on the regional multilateral diplomacy stage, and secure firm support from ASEAN countries for the full implementation of the ASEAN-ROK CSP vision, which marks its first anniversary,” Wi told mt.co.kr.
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