Korea Importers Association Discusses Expanding Trade with Argentina and Kyrgyzstan

Asked both countries to participate in the 2027 Korea Import Expo

The Korea Importers Association has set out to identify new trade items with Argentina and Kyrgyzstan and diversify import sources for Korean companies.

The association said on November 11 that it had met separately with Dario Cesar Celaya Alvarez, Argentina's ambassador to Korea, and Melis Mamadaliyev, Kyrgyzstan's ambassador to Korea, at its reception room on November 9 to discuss ways to expand trade and strengthen economic cooperation.

With Ambassador Celaya Alvarez, the association discussed opportunities to expand trade, focusing on vegetable oils, wine and poultry. He said he would support business consultations with local companies and meetings with relevant organizations in connection with the association's import delegation visit to Argentina, scheduled for May next year.

With Ambassador Mamadaliyev, the association discussed cooperation focused on critical minerals, including rare earths, and agricultural products such as ginger, onions and chili peppers. He said he would work with the Korea Importers Association to identify promising trade items and develop specific cooperation plans.

Yoon Youngmi, president of the Korea Importers Association, asked the two countries to participate with national pavilions in the 2027 Korea Import Expo, which will be held at COEX in Seoul from June 30 to July 2 next year, and showcase promising products to Korean buyers. She also proposed identifying new customers and business partners through B2B (business-to-business) consultations.

The Korea Importers Association plans to strengthen cooperation with foreign diplomatic missions in Korea and overseas organizations, and expand exchanges between Korean importers and overseas suppliers through exhibitions and by dispatching import delegations.

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