The leaders of South Korea, China, and Japan are set to hold their first trilateral summit in over four years in Seoul on May 26-27, according to an announcement from Seoul's presidential office on Thursday.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will engage in bilateral talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday, ahead of their three-way gathering on Monday. Deputy national security advisor Kim Tae-hyo confirmed that the summit will culminate in a joint statement covering six key areas, including the economy and trade.
The annual summit, initially agreed upon in 2008 to enhance regional cooperation, faced disruptions due to bilateral disputes and the COVID-19 pandemic, with the last meeting taking place in late 2019.
This summit marks a significant step as South Korea and Japan continue to mend ties strained by historical disputes and strengthen their trilateral security partnership with the United States amidst growing Sino-U.S. rivalry.
Beijing has previously cautioned that Washington's efforts to deepen relations with Seoul and Tokyo could escalate regional tensions and confrontations.
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