President Lee Jae-myung Makes Official Visit to Argentina for the First Time in 22 Years
President Lee Jae-myung has arrived in Argentina, the final country on his South American tour. On the afternoon of the 30th (local time), the President set foot in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, after concluding his schedules in Brazil and Chile.
This visit holds great significance as it is the first official visit by a South Korean president in 22 years. Through this tour, the President is focusing on strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding economic cooperation with South American nations.
The Argentine government welcomed President Lee’s visit and expressed its commitment to further invigorating exchanges between the two countries. Through this summit, South Korea and Argentina plan to discuss cooperation measures in various fields, including energy and resources.
The Presidential Office expects this tour to serve as an opportunity to broaden the horizon of South Korea's diplomacy and build substantial partnerships with South American countries. President Lee is scheduled to return home after completing all his scheduled activities in Argentina.