Minister for Trade Dukgeun Ahn attended the Korea-Africa Trade and Industry Cooperation Forum 2023 on March 20 at the Plaza Hotel Seoul, hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and organized by the Korea Plant Industries Association (KPIA).

 

Trade Minister Ahn gave an opening message at the Forum, which was held to seek measures to expand Korea-Africa trade and investment in response to a new trade environment, and have representatives of the Government, institutions and companies gathered in one venue to discuss strategic industries and supply chain cooperation between Korea and African nations. 

 

The Forum was attended by approximately 110 persons, including KPIA Chairman Kim Chang-hag as well as Gabonese Ambassador to Korea Carlos Victor Boungou, one of the Ambassador-level representatives for the 15 African nations.