Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, and the Minister for Trade, Industry, and Energy of the Republic of Korea, Cheong In-kyo, engaged in a constructive bilateral discussion on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025, on 22 January 2025. They explored opportunities for deepening ASEAN-RoK cooperation, particularly in areas of trade, innovation, and sustainable economic growth. Both sides emphasised the importance of leveraging their collective strengths to promote regional stability, enhance digital transformation, and foster sustainable development. The meeting highlighted their shared commitment to building a future of mutual prosperity and resilience. Both sides also agreed to continue strengthening collaboration, particularly in advancing the green and digital economy, to drive shared success in the years ahead.
