President Moon: "Denmark Expected to Play a Major Role in Vaccine Production"

Video Summit with Denmark's Prime Minister, a Leader in Green Transition... Attending the 2021 P4G Seoul Green Future Summit

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] On the afternoon of the 30th, President Moon Jae-in said during a summit meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, "As Denmark is a bio-powerhouse, I expect it to play a significant role in vaccine production." This was President Moon's response after Prime Minister Frederiksen said, "President Moon's leadership in responding to the COVID-19 crisis has inspired many countries. We want to learn from Korea's experience."

Blue House spokesperson Park Kyung-mi explained in a written briefing that "the 'Korea-Denmark virtual summit' was held to discuss current issues and mutual interests between the two countries," adding, "The two leaders focused on discussing cooperation measures between the two countries in the climate and environmental sectors, including the successful hosting of the 2021 P4G Seoul Green Future Summit."

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President Moon and Prime Minister Frederiksen agreed that this year marks a milestone in elevating bilateral relations to a 'comprehensive green strategic partnership.' They agreed to promote intergovernmental and corporate cooperation in the renewable energy sector, focusing on solar and offshore wind power, and to strengthen international cooperation in marine digital technology.

Spokesperson Park said, "The two leaders exchanged views on mutual cooperation in international organizations such as the United Nations Security Council, the United Nations Human Rights Council, and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and agreed to closely cooperate for democracy, peace, and stability in Myanmar."

Spokesperson Park added, "When President Moon shared the outcomes of the Korea-US summit, Prime Minister Frederiksen expressed support for our government's efforts to establish peace on the Korean Peninsula."

Spokesperson Park further stated, "Prime Minister Frederiksen said that Korea is a reliable partner and that they will strengthen future cooperation, and President Moon concluded the meeting by urging Prime Minister Frederiksen to become partners leading a green future together with Korea and Denmark."

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