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The signing ceremony of the world’s largest mega free trade agreement is scheduled … 15 countries participated, including ASEAN, Korea, China and Japan
[아시아경제 류정민 기자, 손선희 기자] President Moon Jae-in will attend five ASEAN-related meetings (ASEAN, Southeast Asian Nations) to be held on video from 12-15. This meeting will be held as a video conference rather than a face-to-face meeting. face due to the problem of ‘new coronavirus infection (Corona 19)’.
The five summits President Moon attends are the ASEAN-Korea Summit, the Second Korea-Mekong Summit, the ASEAN + 3 Summit, the East Asia Summit, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Summit.
Blue House spokesman Kang Min-seok said at a briefing in the Spring and Autumn Hall on the 10th: “In particular, at the regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Summit held on the 15th, it will take place hold a signing ceremony for the world’s largest mega free trade agreement (FTA), RCEP. ” The agreement is a free trade agreement involving 10 ASEAN countries and 15 countries, including Korea, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. “
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The agreement is the largest covering a third of the world’s population, and the agreement is concluded and this time the signing ceremony takes place.
Spokesman Kang said, “If the world’s largest free trade continues, new opportunities are expected to open up for Korean people and businesses due to the revitalization of trade and investment and the diversification of export markets.”
President Moon explained the importance of free trade at the Regional Summit of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, emphasizing that on the basis of economic cooperation, expand cooperation in all areas, including society and culture. In addition, President Moon plans to express his willingness to actively participate in the international community’s unity for health and quarantine cooperation to overcome the Corona 19 crisis and the rapid economic recovery in the region at four ASEAN-related summits.
President Moon announces the New Southern Policy Plus strategy at the ASEAN-Korea summit on the afternoon of the 12th. Spokesman Kang said: “Three years ago, we announced the vision of a people-centered community of peace and prosperity and the New Southern politics, and we have consistently pursued policies since the ASEAN Summit. ” Reflecting this, we will present seven strategic directions, including comprehensive cooperative health care education, human resource development, and a mutually beneficial sustainable trade and investment environment. ”
In addition, President Moon discusses ways to strengthen cooperation with the Mekong region, which is attracting attention as a new growth engine of the world economy, at the 2nd Korea-Mekong Summit held on the morning of the 13th. In addition, President Moon plans to review the results of the Special ASEAN + 3 Video Summit held in April at the ASEAN Plus Summit3 on the afternoon of the 14th and highlight the need for joint efforts to overcome the Corona 19 crisis.
Spokesman Kang said: “At the East Asia Summit on the night of the 14th, I will explain the diplomatic efforts of the Korean government for the real progress of the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and the establishment of permanent peace, and I will ask the international community unwavering support for this. ”
Spokesman Kang said, “President Moon will also reveal South Korea’s commitment to contribute to peace and stability in the region and its position on various issues of concern. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a strategic partnership between Korea and ASEAN “. said.
Spokesman Kang said: “This ASEAN-related summit is significant because ASEAN and partner countries are held to maintain the driving force of cooperation even in the midst of the Corona 19 crisis.” “President Moon has visited all 10 ASEAN countries since he took office, and last year, with the holding of the Special ASEAN-Korea Summit and the 1st Korea-Mekong Summit, we are solidly developing cooperation with ASEAN.”
Meanwhile, when asked if India will participate in the signing ceremony, a key member of the Blue House said: “It is a third of the world’s population in terms of population size, and the world’s largest FTA mega market. it will open to 15 countries except India. ” .
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