Seoul hosts first summit between South Korea and Central Asian nations

South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung hosted the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit in Seoul on Wednesday, to boost cooperation in energy, critical minerals, and supply chains. The core focus touched upon securing access to critical minerals, expanding energy partnerships, diversifying supply chains, and advancing digital and technological collaboration.

South Korean President along with the leaders of five Central Asian nations adopted the joint Seoul Declaration, mapping out a long-term framework for regular biennial summits.