On November 15-16, 2016 Seoul hosted the 10th Cooperation Forum “Republic of Korea – Central Asia” at the level of deputy foreign ministers, in which the delegations of the Republic of Uzbekistan participated, reports the press-service of the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan.
Representatives of the Republic of Korea and the five Central Asian countries discussed the state and prospects of development of multilateral cooperation.
As has been noted, over 10 years since the founding, the Forum has become an effective platform to address the issues of further strengthening and development of cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the Central Asian countries in trade-economic, transport and communication, innovation, cultural-humanitarian and other spheres.
In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 80th anniversary of Koreans’ living in Central Asia, the initiative of the South Korean side about declaring the year of 2017 as the Year of cultural exchange “Republic of Korea – Central Asia” was supported.
During the event, thematic session on cooperation in the areas of “electronic government” and agriculture were held.
Following the meeting, Declaration was adopted and the launching of Secretariat of the Cooperation Forum “Republic of Korea – Central Asia” in 2017 was announced.
