Korea, Africa can turn challenges into opportunities through closer cooperation: FM

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Monday called for Korea and Africa to boost cooperation in a bid to better address global challenges and turn them into new opportunities for growth. Cho made the remarks in an opening speech at the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul as the two sides are exploring ways to strengthen partnership amid growing global uncertainty. "The world is facing multifaceted challenges across various sectors, including supply chains, energy and food security. These challenges are increasing uncertainty in the global economy," Cho said. "In this period of transition, there are limits to what individual countries can do on their own. Closer cooperation between Korea and Africa is more important than ever," he added. The meeting brought together representatives from 50 African countries, out of the 54 countries invited, as well as four regional organizations, to explore ways to jointly address global crises and enhance bilateral ties for shared growth. Calling Africa "the continent of the future" with enormous growth potential, Cho highlighted the continent's growWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times