Japan-China-Korea Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology Confirm cooperation in various fields December 26 18:02
The Ministerial Meeting in charge of discussions on science and technology exchanges in the three countries of Japan, China and Korea was held in Korea on the 26th, and it was confirmed that cooperation will be made in various fields such as exchange of young researchers.
The three Ministerial Meetings on Science and Technology of Japan, China and Korea were held for the first time in seven and a half years in Seoul, Korea on the 26th, and Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagikuta attended.
At the outset, Minister Hagikuda emphasized the significance of the cooperation, stating that "Three leading countries in Asia aim to solve global issues common to the region and contribute to the further growth of each country."
The meeting agreed that the three countries would cooperate in research on areas such as marine plastic waste and air pollution caused by PM2.5, and that a workshop for young researchers would be held in Japan next year. about it.
As Japan-South Korea relations worsen, Minister Hagikuda will exchange views with Korea's Minister of Science, Technology and Information Technology, Choi Gil-young, and continue to promote exchanges in science and technology regardless of the political situation in the two countries. That you have confirmed.
After the meeting, Minister Hagikuta stated, "Based on this achievement, we will continue to promote Japan-China-South Korea science and technology cooperation to resolve common regional issues and enhance Japan's research capabilities."
The next meeting will be held in Japan again next year.