Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee Meets Spanish Prime Minister... Requests Support for Busan Expo

Meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez... Discussions on 'Digitalization' and 'Sustainable Development'

Han Jong-hee, Vice Chairman and Head of Samsung Electronics DX Division (left), met with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Moncloa Palace, the Prime Minister's official residence in Madrid, Spain, on the 31st (local time) to discuss digitalization and sustainable development, and requested support for hosting the '2030 Busan Expo.'
[Photo by Spanish Prime Minister's Office]

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Ye-ju] Han Jong-hee, Vice Chairman and Head of Samsung Electronics' DX Division, visited Spain to inspect local operations and met with government officials to request cooperation for the bid to host the '2030 Busan World Expo.'

According to Samsung Electronics on the 1st, Vice Chairman Han met with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on the 31st (local time). On the same day, he also held talks with Reyes Maroto, Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, at the Magdalena Palace in Santander.

Han Jong-hee discussed key topics such as 'digitalization' and 'sustainable development' with Spanish government officials and expressed Samsung Electronics' commitment to contributing to society through sustainable innovation.

Samsung Electronics plans to focus on digitalization in Spain through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education for women, 5G communications, and cybersecurity.

Additionally, during this meeting, Han Jong-hee promoted the competitiveness of the '2030 Busan World Expo' and requested support. Samsung Electronics is participating in the '2030 Busan World Expo Bid Committee' and is actively involved in the bid campaign.

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