Minister Kang Kyung-wha Talks with Canadian Foreign Minister... Strengthening Cooperation in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Discussion on COVID-19 Response Cooperation and Multilateral Forum Collaboration Measures
[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 11th, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha held a phone call with Canadian Foreign Minister Fran?ois-Philippe Champagne to discuss cooperation in response to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and multilateral cooperation measures. This call was made at the request of the Canadian side.
The two ministers agreed that South Korea and Canada, like-minded countries sharing values and principles on the international stage, should cooperate more closely not only bilaterally but also multilaterally in responding to COVID-19.
Minister Champagne stated that South Korea is regarded as a model for the international community in responding to COVID-19. Minister Kang emphasized that as the COVID-19 situation is prolonged, the international community must respond with vigilance and patience.
The two ministers also evaluated that this year marks the 5th anniversary of the Korea-Canada FTA coming into effect, with trade and economic cooperation between the two countries steadily expanding, and expressed expectations for strengthening cooperation between companies of both countries in the Fourth Industrial Revolution fields such as artificial intelligence (AI).
During the call, Minister Kang requested Canada’s support for Yoo Myung-hee, the head of the Trade Negotiation Headquarters, who is a candidate for the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Minister Kang introduced that Director-General Yoo combines expertise and leadership in international trade, serves as a bridge between developed and developing countries, and is expected to maintain good cooperative relations with Canada.
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Regarding Minister Kang’s expression of gratitude for Canada’s support of the Korean Peninsula peace process, Minister Champagne expressed hope that permanent peace on the Korean Peninsula will be realized soon and reaffirmed Canada’s unwavering support and assistance.
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