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Lee set for summit with East Timor President Horta on strengthening ties

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold a...

Lee set for summit with East Timor President Horta on strengthening ties

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to meet with East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta on Friday to bolster ties between their nations. The Nobel Peace Prize winner traveled to South Korea from November 4th, marking his first visit since diplomatic relations were established in 2002. During the summit, the leaders will focus on promoting cooperation in various areas, including security, intellectual property, climate change, education, and human exchanges.

They will also discuss regional security and global issues during their talks. A signing ceremony for memorandums of understanding and a joint press announcement are planned at Cheong Wa Dae, the Korean Blue House. President Lee expressed optimism about the visit, stating that it will be a significant milestone in their enduring friendship and a foundation for a stronger partnership in the future.

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