Yoon Holds Summit with Italian President Today... Discusses Cooperation in Economy and Science

Matarella to Visit South Korea as State Guest from 7th to 9th Invited by Yoon

President Yoon Suk-yeol will hold a summit meeting with Sergio Mattarella, the President of Italy, who is visiting South Korea on a state visit, at the Yongsan Presidential Office on the afternoon of the 8th.

President Mattarella, invited by President Yoon, arrived in South Korea the day before for a 3-day, 2-night visit and paid respects at the National Seoul National Cemetery upon arrival in Seoul.

The state visit events will proceed in the order of an official welcoming ceremony, summit meeting, memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony, and joint press conference.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella (right) arrived at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, on the afternoon of the 7th and is moving by vehicle. To the left of President Mattarella are Kim Gun, Director General for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Laura Mattarella, President Mattarella's daughter.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

President Yoon and President Mattarella are expected to discuss cooperation measures in various fields such as the economy, space and science technology, and culture and exchanges.

At the G20 summit held in New Delhi, India, last September, President Yoon held a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, where they agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a higher level, including strengthening the "strategic partnership" in celebration of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.

Rome, Italy, is also a competitor in the bid to host the 2030 World Expo, which will be decided in Paris, France, on the 28th. Therefore, there is a possibility that this topic will be mentioned during the summit.

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