Presidents of Korea, Uzbekistan discuss critical mineral supply chains
President Lee Jae Myung and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed ways to expand cooperation in critical mineral supply chains, artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging industries, Monday, as Korea seeks closer economic ties with resource-rich Central Asia. “From transportation infrastructure to health care, responses to the climate crisis, critical mineral supply chains, AI,…
President Lee Jae Myung and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met on Monday to explore expanding cooperation in critical mineral supply chains, artificial intelligence and other emerging industries. The leaders aimed to boost economic ties between Korea and Central Asia, a region rich in natural resources. At the summit, Lee emphasized the potential for mutual benefits and joint growth, citing sectors such as transportation, healthcare, climate response, AI, digital technology and defense.
The summit marked Korea's first multilateral meeting with Central Asian nations, including Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan, set to take place in Seoul on Wednesday. Wednesday's gathering is anticipated to focus on integrating Central Asia's critical minerals and energy resources with Korea's advanced manufacturing technologies and exploration capabilities.
Lee highlighted Uzbekistan as Korea's only special strategic partner in Central Asia, describing the country as a highly valued friend and ally.
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