Korea welcomes Central Asia's leaders
The presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan gathered in Seoul on Wednesday for the first Korea-Central Asia Summit, elevating their partnership that began with the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992 to the highest level. Held under the slogan "Walking Together Toward the Future: Partnership for Trust and Prosperity," the summit aims to chart a shared…
On Wednesday, the presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan convened in Seoul for the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit. This marks the highest level of partnership between the nations, which began establishing diplomatic relations in 1992. The summit, themed "Walking Together Toward the Future: Partnership for Trust and Prosperity," aims to forge ahead in trade, supply chains, digital innovation, and cultural exchanges, signaling a new era of cooperation built on three decades of collaboration.
As the largest economy among Central Asian nations and a major energy producer, Kazakhstan boasts a population of 20.59 million, with 122,554 ethnic Koreans. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presides over the nation. Kazakhstan's partnership with Korea is valued at $4.36 billion annually, with exports totaling $3 billion and imports amounting to $1.36 billion.
Kyrgyzstan, situated in a mountainous region with abundant water resources and gold production, has a population of 7.37 million, including 18,434 ethnic Koreans. President Sadyr Japarov leads the country.
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