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(KPL/Yonhap) Acting President Lee Ju-ho said Thursday the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit should serve as an opportunity for Republic of Korea to boost its national credibility, as the country is set to host the multilateral meeting later this year.
(KPL/Yonhap) Acting President Lee Ju-ho said Thursday the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit should serve as an opportunity for Republic of Korea to boost its national credibility, as the country is set to host the multilateral meeting later this year.
Lee made the call as he presided over a preparatory meeting aimed at discussing planning for the summit, scheduled to take place in late October in the southeastern city of Gyeongju.
It will be the first time in 20 years that Republic of Korea hosts the summit.
"We must make the APEC summit a success and use it as an opportunity to demonstrate our leadership on the global stage and enhance the nation's international credibility," Lee was quoted as saying by the foreign ministry.
"I ask every official to prepare thoroughly to ensure the summit is held successfully and smoothly," he said.
In the meeting, officials reviewed the recent APEC-related events, including the high-level ministers' meeting that was held on Jeju Island last week, and discussed preparations, including transportation, medical systems and cultural events.
The officials agreed to work more closely among relevant agencies and continue to take due steps to invite world leaders and businesspeople to the summit.
KPL
