The 2024 South Korea–Africa Summit was the inaugural summit hosted by the government of South Korea with 48 African countries.
Background Africa is a huge consumer market with a population of 1.4 billion and a GDP of $3.4 trillion, but South Korea's trade with Africa accounts for only 1.9% of total trade. South Korea has plans to further strengthen economic cooperation with Africa.
Agreement South Korea and Tanzania announced the start of Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations to deepen trade relations. In addition, to promote trade and investment, the Trade and Investment Promotion Framework was signed with eight African countries, including Ghana, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. Additionally, South Korea signed separate agreements on key minerals with Tanzania and Madagascar.
Participating countries
The summit was attended by delegations from 48 African countries, including 25 heads of state.
Country Title Dignitary Chair Moussa Faki President Mokgweetsi Masisi Minister of Foreign Affairs Lejeune Mbella Mbella President José Maria Pereira Neves President Faustin-Archange Touadéra Minister of Justice Mahamat Ahmat Alhabo President Azali Assoumani Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat President Isaias Afwerki King Mswati III Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey President Umaro Sissoco Embaló President Alassane Ouattara President William Ruto Prime Minister Sam Matekane President Joseph Boakai President Andry Nirina Rajoelina Minister of Foreign Affairs Nancy Tembo President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani President Prithvirajsing Roopun Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita President Filipe Nyusi Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Peya Mushelenga Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar President Paul Kagame President Carlos Vila Nova Minister of Foreign Affairs Yassine Fall President Wavel Ramkalawan President Julius Maada Bio President Yoon Suk Yeol President Samia Suluhu Hassan President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Ammar Minister of Foreign Affairs Mulambo Haimbe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
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