Lee Meets World Bank Chief to Discuss AI and Energy Cooperation
President Lee Jae Myung discussed AI and energy collaboration with World Bank President Ajay Banga.
President Lee Jae Myung discussed AI and energy collaboration with World Bank President Ajay Banga.
On October 19, 2026, President Lee Jae Myung met with Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank Group, at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and energy sectors, highlighting South Korea's commitment to international collaboration.
Banga is in South Korea to attend the Global AI and Digital Summit, which is being organized in partnership with South Korea's finance and science ministries. During the meeting, President Lee expressed his hopes for increased global cooperation in AI, acknowledging the World Bank's significant contributions to global development.
"We highly appreciate the global contributions the World Bank has made so far, and we will try to make greater contributions to what the bank does," Lee stated. Banga emphasized that his visit aims to promote industrial development and create jobs through collaboration with the South Korean government and private sector.
The discussions reflect a growing interest in leveraging AI and energy resources to address global challenges, underscoring the importance of international partnerships in these critical areas.
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