20 February 2012
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National News
On Tuesday February 14, the AIIA and the Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security (IFANS) held a Roundtable Dialogue on the topic “Global Korea, Global Australia”. The event offered a unique opportunity to discuss Australia’s and South Korea’s relationship and their current and future challenges.
IFANS is a sister institute to the AIIA and carries out in-depth studies on issues related to Korean foreign policies and international relations in order to contribute to the formulation of policy.
Attendees of the event included South Korean Ambassador Taeyong Cho, IFANS Chancellor Joon-gyu Lee and AIIA National President John McCarthy FAIIA. The IFANS delegation included six representatives from Seoul. The event was chaired by National Vice President Zara Kimpton OAM and was also attended by representatives from the Australian National University, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Australia Korea Business Council.
The Dialogue began with a discussion of Australia and Korea’s shared experience in middle power diplomacy and the shifting landscape of the Asia-Pacific. The event proceeded with discussions on global governance, regional architecture in the Asia-Pacific and the common economic agenda of Korea and Australia.
The AIIA would like to thank the IFANS delegation, Ambassador Cho and all participants for contributing to a successful and constructive event. An Outcomes Report is being prepared.
