President Moon Embarking on Overseas Trip: "G20 and COP26 Will Be Recorded as Historically Significant Meetings"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon embarked on a European tour on the 28th to attend the Group of Twenty (G20) summit in Italy and the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, UK. Before departure, President Moon stated in a conversation, "The G20 and COP26 will be recorded as historically significant meetings."

On the morning of the 28th, before departing for Italy to attend the G20 and COP26 and for a state visit to Hungary, President Moon held a conversation with Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, Jeon Hae-cheol, Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Yoo Young-min, Chief of Staff at the Blue House, as well as the Ambassador of Italy to Korea, the Ambassador of the UK to Korea, and the Charg? d'affaires of Hungary to Korea, where he made these remarks.

Federico Failla, Ambassador of Italy to Korea, said, "I hope the G20 concludes successfully. I wish the world can unite around the international community's shared goals on the climate crisis and vaccines." Simon Smith, Ambassador of the UK to Korea, said, "We welcome Korea's various efforts and leadership in addressing climate change and enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)." Leker Kollar, Charg? d'affaires of Hungary to Korea, also said, "We are very pleased that the President of Korea is making a state visit after more than twenty years."

In response, President Moon said, "The G20 and COP26 will be recorded as historically significant meetings," and evaluated that "They will serve as a foundation for gathering the global will for equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, closing gaps, and inclusive recovery."

Regarding the state visit schedule to Hungary, he added, "The Hungarian government showed great sincerity in helping Korea during the recent cruise ship accident and established a memorial space, among other special efforts. This visit will express our gratitude and help create momentum for the development of bilateral relations."

Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, mentioned that he attended the shipment ceremony of Moderna vaccines manufactured under contract by Samsung Biologics in the morning, saying, "This is a result of the Korea-US summit in May. Korea is emerging as a vaccine hub."

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