Minister Kang Kyung-hwa Talks with Indonesian Foreign Minister... "Cooperation in Defense and Security"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 24th, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha held a phone call with Retno Marsudi, the Foreign Minister of Indonesia, exchanging views on the response to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and ways to develop bilateral relations.

The two ministers agreed that as special strategic partners, the two countries should continue communication and cooperation in the defense and security sectors based on deep trust.

They also evaluated the smooth implementation since the agreement on August 17 to simplify entry for essential personnel such as businesspeople between the two countries despite the spread of COVID-19, and agreed to strengthen cooperation for economic recovery after COVID-19.

Additionally, Minister Kang requested support for Yoo Myung-hee, the Chief Negotiator for Trade, who advanced to the second round of the election for the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In response, Minister Retno actively praised Chief Negotiator Yoo, who demonstrated her capabilities through negotiations such as the Korea-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement [CEPA].

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained, "The two ministers agreed to continue communication and closely cooperate to ensure practical cooperation progresses in various fields between the two countries, including joint efforts to respond to COVID-19."

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