S.Korea to host next 'Summit For Democracy'
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According to a joint statement released on Wednesday by US President Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart, Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea will host the third Summit for Democracy.
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President Joe Biden speaks alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a Summit for Democracy virtual plenary in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Washington (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
According to a joint statement released on Wednesday by US President Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart, Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea will host the third Summit for Democracy.
"The United States and the Republic of Korea share deep bonds, rooted in our common democratic values and respect for human rights, and we are committed to further strengthening our robust political, economic, security, and people-to-people ties," the White House's statement read.
The statement explained that the democratic institutes of South Korea stand as a "beacon of strength" in the Asia-Pacific region: triumphing democracy and prosperity.
Yoon is also scheduled to speak on today during the opening session of the second summit for democracy in DC. 120 world leaders were invited to the event in order to demonstrate progress in fulfilling commitments to bolster sustainable democracies and to agree on new prospects to advance the welfare and preserve the rights of their citizens.
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