South Korean President Calls for 'Silk Road Spirit' at First Korea-Central Asia Summit
President Lee hosted leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in Seoul for the inaugural gathering.
South Korean President Lee hosted the presidents of five Central Asian nations in Seoul for what organizers described as the first Korea-Central Asia summit, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
The leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan attended the gathering in the South Korean capital, the report said.
During the summit, President Lee called for what he termed a "Silk Road spirit," invoking the historic trade routes that once linked East Asia with Central Asia and beyond, Anadolu Agency reported.
The report did not provide further details on the specific agenda items, agreements, or joint statements issued at the summit. Additional information on the outcomes of the meeting was not immediately available.
The gathering marks the first time South Korea has convened a summit-level meeting with all five Central Asian nations simultaneously, according to the report.
Sources
- South Korean president calls for 'Silk Road spirit' at maiden Korea-Central Asia summit — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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