Prvi pogovori skupine G20, obnovitev oskrbovalne verige in naložbe v spodbudo za prihodnjo rast

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il emphasized the need for G20 nations to invest in strengthening supply chain resilience, protecting vulnerable groups, and actively investing in future growth drivers such as artificial intelligence (AI). He made the remarks during his first multilateral international appearance at a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Twenty (G20) held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday. Lee highlighted that global economic challenges include disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions, inflation, high interest rates, and adapting to new technologies like AI. He stressed the importance of addressing these issues through collective efforts. Lee attended the G20 meeting as well as the G7 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors as an invited guest. South Korea was previously invited to the G7 meeting in May, making this the first time the country has been invited twice consecutively. Lee called for broad macroeconomic policies and structural reforms to address global imbalances, emphasizing the importance of cooperation within both the G7 and the broader G20 framework. He met with officials from major countries including Japan, Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). During bilateral talks with Singapore’s Deputy Minister for Finance Indra Nuriah Razak, Lee discussed sharing experiences related to South Korea's strategic sovereign wealth fund and proposed enhancing future collaboration. In brief discussions with Germany’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, Lee addressed cooperation on supply chains, critical minerals, and digital sectors. Germany expressed interest in deepening ties with South Korea, particularly in physical AI applications within traditional industries such as automotive, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.