Korea–Pacific Islands Summit Explained

Korea–Pacific Islands Summit
Date:May 29–30, 2023
Country:South Korea
Cities:Seoul

The Korea–Pacific Islands Summit was a meeting hosted by President of South Korea Yoon Suk-yeol with leaders of Pacific Islands Forum members held during May 29–30, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea.[1] [2] [3] the summit was brought forth after 5 meetings of the participants the last of in 2022 when the involved parties agreed to elevate relations to summit status. [4]

Participants

All heads of state and ministers from 18 Pacific Islands Forum member countries attended, excluding Micronesia, which was unable to attend due to domestic circumstances such as typhoon damage.[5]

Participating countries

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Yoon, Pacific island leaders agree to further cooperation on climate crisis, development . . 2023-05-29 . 2023-06-02.
  2. News: S Korea, Pacific Islands to boost ties after first-ever summit . . 2023-05-31 . 2023-06-02.
  3. News: South Korea hosts its first summit with Pacific island leaders . . 2023-05-31 . 2023-06-02.
  4. Web site: Korea's Pacific Pivot: The Inaugural Korea- Pacific Islands Summit 2023 - Indian Council of World Affairs (Government of India) .
  5. Web site: July 6, 2023 . Korea Looks to the Pacific: A First Cut with the 1st Korea-PIC Summit . French Institute of International Relations.

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