Jeong Eui-yong Talks with ASEAN Secretary-General by Phone... "Concerned About Myanmar Situation"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 25th, Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong had a phone call with Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary-General of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), to discuss the implementation of the New Southern Policy, Korea-ASEAN cooperation, and regional affairs.
Both sides agreed to actively cooperate to ensure that Korea-ASEAN cooperation under the seven strategic directions of the New Southern Policy Plus yields tangible results, and to strengthen bilateral cooperation for the prompt overcoming of COVID-19 and economic recovery.
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They also shared concerns about the recent situation in Myanmar and agreed on the importance of ASEAN's constructive role in resolving the issue.
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