Seminar & Forum SG LEE delivered remark at the 2025 China-Japan-Korea Industrial Cooperation & Development Forum
2025-09-11
On 11 September 2025, the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) delegation led by Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup attended the 2025 China-Japan-Korea Industrial Cooperation & Development Forum in Weifang, China. The event brought together more than 300 representatives, including Song Junji, Vice Governor of Shandong Province, Liu Yun, Secretary of the Weifang Municipal Party Committee, Consuls General of Japan and Korea in Qingdao, as well as other government and business leaders from the three countries.
In his remarks at the opening ceremony, SG LEE noted that despite various challenges, trilateral cooperation has continued to develop, supported strongly by local government initiatives like the Forum. With the world facing digital transformation, geopolitical tensions, and protectionist trends, he stressed the urgent need for China, Japan, and Korea to strengthen collaboration in areas such as supply chain stability, advanced industries, and multilateral frameworks like RCEP and the CJK FTA. He expressed confidence that the Forum would help turn common challenges into opportunities for shared and high-quality growth.
During the interview with local media, SG LEE highlighted the Forum's key role in strengthening trilateral economic cooperation. He introduced TCS’ projects in trade and economy, and expressed hope that the forum would continue to contributing to global peace and development.

▲SG LEE delivering his remark

▲Interview with local media
Documents
- Joint Media Statement of the 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers’ Meeting
- 2019 Trilateral Statistics
- Joint Media Statement of the 12th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers Meeting
- Joint Statement of The 11th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers's Meeting
- Joint Statement on Economy and Trade Cooperation
- Joint Press Release of the 9th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers Meeting
- Joint Statement of the 8th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers Meeting
- Joint Press Release of The 7th Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting