S. Korea joins high-level preparatory meeting for APEC summit
By Kim Eun-jung
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's senior diplomat participated in a preparatory meeting to fine-tune agenda items for an upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the foreign ministry said Monday.
Lee Sung-ho, deputy foreign minister on economic diplomacy, represented Seoul during the virtual conference held last week to prepare for the annual APEC summit slated for Friday.
Lee and other participants discussed actions plans for the Putrajaya Vision 2040, which aims to strengthen trade and investment, and seek sustainable and inclusive growth in the Asia-Pacific region by 2040, the ministry said.
Hosted by New Zealand, leaders, ministers and senior officials from APEC's 21 member states plan to discuss economic and trade policies to overcome the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and pursue sustainable growth.
This captured photo, provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Nov. 8, 2021, shows a virtual preparatory meeting for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) attended by senior officials from the member states. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
ejkim@yna.co.kr
(END)
-
S. Korea to allow online permit-free entry for tourists from 22 nations to spur spending -
(LEAD) (News Focus) Abrupt replacement of national security adviser gives rise to much speculation -
Grandson of ex-President Chun released after investigation over drug use -
S. Korea releases report on N. Korea's human rights violations -
National Assembly consents to arrest of PPP lawmaker Ha
-
(News Focus) Abrupt replacement of national security adviser gives rise to much speculation
-
Yoon puts S. Korea-Japan relations back on track -
Japan's removal of export curbs on S. Korea to boost supply chain stability, ease biz uncertainties -
Yoon's summit with Biden to highlight S. Korea's 'pivotal' role in region: U.S. experts -
(News Focus) Solution to forced labor issue shows Yoon's commitment to improving ties with Japan
