ASEAN and South Korea strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership with focus on technology transfer, AI development and combating cybercrimes.
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through various joint initiatives.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the commitment was expressed during the 26th ASEAN-Republic of Korea Summit today.
“This ASEAN-South Korea dialogue partnership has existed for over 30 years and has now been elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, given the significant scale of ASEAN-South Korea trade relations,” he told reporters after the summit.
Mohamad said ASEAN aims to further enhance bilateral cooperation with South Korea, particularly in technology transfer and artificial intelligence-related areas.
The meeting was co-chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
Other ASEAN leaders present included Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also attended.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah were present at the summit.
Indonesia was represented by Foreign Minister Sugiono, while Myanmar sent Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Hau Khan Sum.
The three-day 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits are being held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025.
The event brings together more than 3,000 delegates and prominent leaders from over 30 countries and organisations.
This year’s ASEAN theme focuses on “Inclusivity and Sustainability” to strengthen regional engagement and cooperation. – Bernama
