2024 South Korea–Africa Summit
The 2024 South Korea–Africa Summit is the inaugural summit hosted by the government of South Korea with 48 African countries.[1]
| 2024 South Korea–Africa Summit | |
|---|---|
| Host country | South Korea |
| Date | 4–5 June 2024 |
| Motto | The Future We Make Together |
| Cities | Ilsan and Seoul |
| Participants | South Korea and 48 African Union member states |
| Website | 2024rokasummit |
Participating countries
| Country | Title | Dignitary |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | President | Samia Suluhu Hassan[2] |
Background
Africa is a huge consumer market with a population of 1.4 billion and a GDP of $3.4 trillion, but South Korea's trade with Africa accounts for only 1.9% of total trade. South Korea has plans to further strengthen economic cooperation with Africa.[3]
Agreement
South Korea and Tanzania announced the start of Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations to deepen trade relations. In addition, to promote trade and investment, the Trade and Investment Promotion Framework was signed with eight African countries, including Ghana, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. Additionally, South Korea signed separate agreements on key minerals with Tanzania and Madagascar.[4]
"The partnership between South Korea and Africa is a tell-tale example of how global citizens, despite different backgrounds, can get together to achieve the goal of joint prosperity."
References
- Haye-ah, Lee (30 May 2024). "48 African countries to attend S. Korea-Africa summit". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- @SuluhuSamia (May 31, 2024). "Nimewasili nchini Korea Kusini ." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- "Korea-Africa Summit kicks off to boost economic ties". Yonhap News Agency. June 4, 2024.
- "(LEAD) S. Korea-Africa summit paves way for stronger cooperation on trade, energy, economy". Yonhap News Agency. June 5, 2024.