Korean President Lee arrives in Paris for summit with Macron
PARIS — Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday arrived in Paris, where he is set to hold a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in security, the economy and other areas. Lee will make a two-day state visit to the French capital from Tuesday, when he will hold a luncheon and summit talks with Macron. Lee and Macron are expected to discuss…
On Monday, Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his wife, First Lady Kim Hea Kyung, touched down at Orly Airport in Paris, France. The Yonhap news agency reported that the Korean leader is set to engage in a summit with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, with the aim of bolstering bilateral cooperation across multiple domains, such as security, economy, science and technology, culture, and personal exchanges.
The state visit, which will span two days, commences on Tuesday when President Lee will host a luncheon and summit talks with President Macron. The two heads of state are anticipated to discuss a wide range of collaborative efforts, including security, economic growth, advancements in science and technology, cultural ties, and personal interactions between the people of both nations.
Notably, the countries are commemorating the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between them. On Wednesday, President Lee is slated to return to South Korea, concluding a four-day trip to France. Prior to his arrival, President Lee had convened the inaugural Korea-France summit in Nice, aimed at exploring the future of the film industry, which he co-hosted with President Macron.
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