Lee set for summit with East Timor President Horta on strengthening ties
President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold a summit with East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta on Friday to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between their countries. Horta, the 1996 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, arrived in Korea the previous day for a three-day trip at Lee's invitation, marking the first visit to Korea by an East Timorese leader since the two countries established…
President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to meet with East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta on Friday to explore ways to bolster cooperation between their nations. Horta, a 1996 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, arrived in South Korea the day prior for a three-day visit at Lee's invitation, marking the first such trip by an East Timorese leader since diplomatic relations were established in 2002.
The summit will focus on enhancing collaboration across various sectors including security, intellectual property, climate change, education, and human exchanges, as well as discussing regional security and current international affairs. They will also sign memorandums of understanding and deliver a joint press statement at Cheong Wa Dae.
Lee expressed his hope on social media that this visit would be a significant milestone in their enduring friendship and set the stage for an even stronger partnership.
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