US Biden to Attend Energy and Food Security Summit on 17th... South Korea Also Participates

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] U.S. President Joe Biden will chair a virtual summit of the 'Energy and Climate Forum (MEF)' on the 17th (local time) to address global energy and food security and the climate crisis.

The White House announced on the 16th that President Biden will attend the MEF summit starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the 17th. This is the third such meeting since President Biden took office.

The White House explained, "This MEF meeting represents President Biden's continued efforts to mobilize all means to overcome the global climate change crisis, inflation worsened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the long-term energy and food security challenges faced by the U.S. and its allies." It also emphasized, "President Biden will urge close cooperation with allies on climate issues as well as energy and food security during the talks."

The MEF is a consultative body established in March 2009 by former U.S. President Barack Obama with the goals of successfully hosting the Copenhagen Climate Conference, promoting clean energy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The White House explained that the MEF includes countries accounting for 80% of the world's gross domestic product (GDP), population, and greenhouse gas emissions.

South Korea is also included. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will attend on behalf of Korea and plans to explain the Korean government's commitment to contributing in the five joint goals of the forum: promotion of zero-emission vehicles, methane reduction, advancement of clean technology, green shipping, and food security.

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