SEOUL, October 22 (AJP) - Choi Tae-won, chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has sent a letter congratulating Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, on her election as the country’s leader.
In the letter, delivered Wednesday, Choi, also chairman of SK Group, expressed confidence that Prime Minister Takaichi’s leadership would “bring new energy to Japan” and foster meaningful progress across the region. He underscored the importance of deepening cooperation between South Korea and Japan as the two nations face shared challenges in a rapidly shifting global trade environment.
Marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Seoul and Tokyo, Choi said he hoped the milestone would serve as a springboard for stronger economic ties. He also extended an invitation for Takaichi to attend the upcoming APEC CEO Summit on Oct. 28.
Park Il-jun, vice chairman of the chamber, said the summit would be “a meaningful opportunity for Japan to demonstrate its commitment to regional economic cooperation.”
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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