Assembly speaker to embark on 4-nation trip to Europe
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik was set to depart on a four-nation trip to Europe on Tuesday to discuss economic and industrial cooperation. Cho plans to visit Italy, Vatican City, Croatia and Greece over nine days on his first overseas trip since taking office in June. In Italy, he is scheduled to meet with Lorenzo Fontana, president of the country's Chamber of Deputies, and Gian Marco…
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik embarked on a four-nation European tour on Tuesday, aiming to foster economic and industrial cooperation. During his first overseas trip since assuming office in June, Cho will visit Italy, Vatican City, Croatia, and Greece over the course of nine days. In Italy, the speaker plans to meet with Lorenzo Fontana, president of the Chamber of Deputies, and Gian Marco Centinaio, vice president of the Senate.
The discussions will revolve around enhancing parliamentary exchanges and bolstering economic and industrial ties between the two nations.
In Vatican City, Cho is set to meet with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See's secretary of state, and Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik. The purpose of this meeting is to reaffirm the National Assembly's dedication to supporting World Youth Day 2027, which South Korea will host. Cho intends to request the Vatican's ongoing attention and backing for peace on the Korean Peninsula and the resumption of dialogue between South and North Korea.
The final stop on Cho's itinerary is Croatia, where he will engage in further discussions related to economic and industrial cooperation.
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