South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun conducted bilateral talks with eleven African foreign ministers in Seoul, discussing expanded cooperation in economy, defense, energy, and development, strengthening ties amid global challenges and the Korea-Africa ministerial meeting.
Senior US State Department and military officials visited Algeria to strengthen bilateral security, economic, and energy cooperation while addressing counterterrorism and regional Sahel stability amid evolving transnational threats.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty advocated for expanded South Korea-Africa partnerships across infrastructure, technology, and energy sectors at a ministerial meeting, emphasizing mutual development benefits and calling for reformed international financing to support Africa's sustainable growth.
Intensifying airstrikes marked the 30th consecutive day of Middle East escalation, causing casualties and economic damage, while UN Secretary-General Guterres warned of uncontrollable consequences and multiple nations pursued diplomatic mediation initiatives to de-escalate regional tensions.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty advocated for deepened South Korea-Africa partnerships to drive sustainable development, calling for expanded collaboration in infrastructure, technology, energy, and food security to address continental challenges and promote shared prosperity.