Minister Kang Kyung-wha Discusses COVID-19 Response with Key European Ambassadors

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyungsoo] Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha discussed measures to respond to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) with heads of diplomatic missions stationed in the European region.


On the 13th, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha held a video conference and said, "It is time to reconsider our diplomatic strategy in the new international environment after COVID-19," adding, "It is necessary to actively utilize new diplomatic methods such as non-face-to-face video meetings."


The heads of missions suggested that Korea should actively pursue middle power diplomacy based on its high evaluation as a leading country in the health sector.


The video conference was attended by ambassadors stationed in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the European Union (EU).

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