Jakarta, Sept. 20 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the 23

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AEM-ROK Consultation in Manila, the Philippines.

The Meeting discussed the progress of the ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Area (AKFTA) Upgrade negotiations that commenced in 2026. The Meeting also exchanged views on the regional and global economic situation and discussed ways to further advance ASEAN-Korea economic cooperation. The upgrade negotiations are expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

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