SEOUL, October 24 (AJP) - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, host of this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, will hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 29 and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Nov. 1, both attending as state guests, the presidential office confirmed Friday.
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said a separate meeting with Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is being discussed.
“President Trump will participate in various state guest activities following the summit, and the meeting with President Xi will take place on the final day of APEC, Nov. 1, after President Lee chairs the second session and transfers the chairmanship to President Xi,” Wi told reporters. Venues for the bilateral meetings are still under review.
Running from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 under the theme “Creating a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connectivity, Innovation, Prosperity,” this year’s APEC forum will address trade, artificial intelligence, and demographic challenges.
President Lee will open the APEC CEO Summit on the morning of Oct. 29 as a special speaker before meeting with President Trump. He is also scheduled to meet Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Oct. 30 to discuss bilateral cooperation, Wi said.
The main APEC session will begin on Oct. 31 under the sub-theme “Towards a More Connected and Resilient World,” focusing on trade and investment. Attendees will include UAE Crown Prince Khalid and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. The second session on Nov. 1 will center on “Asia-Pacific Vision for Future Changes,” covering AI and demographic shifts.
“As the host nation, President Lee aims to restore APEC’s cooperative momentum and lead future-oriented discussions on artificial intelligence and aging populations,” Wi said. “He seeks meaningful outcomes that reinforce South Korea’s role as a hub for regional cooperation.”
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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