Banners on a street in downtown Seoul ahead of the inaugural Korea-Africa Summit - Foreign Affairs
Delegations from African countries and related international organizations, key figures from Korean and international communities, including heads of state, heads of organizations, and President of the African Development Bank Group are expected to converge at KINTEX International Exhibition Center in Ilsan and Seoul, Korea from 4-5 June 2024 for the Korea-Africa Summit.
Themed “The Future We Make Together: Shared Growth, Sustainability, and Solidarity,” the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit aims to elevate cooperation between Korea and Africa, by bringing together heads of state and international organizations in Africa and key figures from Korean government communities, including South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
According to the Korean Herald, Yoon will hold back-to-back meetings with leaders from Lesotho, Ivory Coast, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Togo, Rwanda, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde at the presidential office in Seoul.
The Summit aspires to discuss collaborative solutions to promote collective strength and solidarity for sustainable development, with a focus on tackling global challenges such as climate change, food security, supply chain stability, and health security.
Designed to be a comprehensive platform for discussion and engagement, the Summit is expected to feature not only a Summit session for the heads of state and international organizations, but also a series of conference sessions across a wide range of topics, including business, agriculture, ICT, forestry and desertification, vaccine and health security, tourism, energy, and more.
The 2024 Korea-Africa Summit is coming in the wake of the 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference, in September 2023, a key event held to cement Korea’s longstanding support for developing the African continent.
