President Moon: "Korea-V4 Summit Opens 'New Eurasia Route'"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in, who made a state visit to Hungary and held summit meetings with the Visegr?d Group (V4) countries including Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Poland, emphasized that "through this Korea-V4 summit, a vast 'New Eurasian Route' has been opened."

On the 4th (local time), President Moon stated through a social network service (SNS) message, "The 'Visegr?d Group' countries?Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland?are the new center of the European economy."

President Moon said, "Through this Korea-V4 summit, we have agreed to expand cooperation in science and technology, energy, and infrastructure, opening a vast 'New Eurasian Route' that connects Northeast Asia, Central Asia, Russia, and Central Europe," adding, "In particular, Hungary was the first country in Central and Eastern Europe to establish diplomatic relations with us and became the starting point of our Northern Policy."

President Moon noted that Hungary's national dish 'Guly?s,' similar to our Yukgaejang, the roots of the language, and the experience of achieving democratization and economic development simultaneously are alike, expressing hope that "combining Hungary's science and technology, which has produced thirteen Nobel laureates, with our applied technology will enable us to respond swiftly to the challenges of the digital and green era."

During his visit to Hungary, President Moon first visited the site commemorating the Danube River cruise accident victims to pay tribute. He said, "As the relationship between the two countries deepens, I believe the spirits of the twenty-six of our citizens who lost their lives two years ago will feel less lonely," and expressed gratitude, saying, "Once again, I mourn the deceased and thank the Hungarian people who have worked hard on search and rescue and shared in our sorrow."

President Moon said, "Now I am returning to Korea. At the G20 summit and the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), I felt anew that the world is paying attention to us," and emphasized, "We have confirmed strong support for peace on the Korean Peninsula. I will strive to improve the quality of life for our citizens as much as our elevated national status."

After completing a 9-day, 7-night European tour, President Moon boarded Air Force One at Budapest Airport in the afternoon and is scheduled to return on the 5th (Korean time).

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