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李總統稱飛機、關鍵礦物為與巴西合作潛力高的領域

Published Jul 29, 2026 7:34 am KST

Updated Jul 29, 2026 7:38 am KST

SAO PAULO — President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that South Korea and Brazil have significant potential to expand economic cooperation, citing aircraft, critical minerals and cosmetics as sectors where the two countries could deepen collaboration.

李在明總統週二表示，南韓與巴西在擴大經濟合作方面具有巨大潛力，並指出飛機、關鍵礦物與化妝品是兩國可深化合作的領域。

Lee made the remarks at a business roundtable in Sao Paulo that brought together leaders of major companies from both countries to discuss joint business opportunities.

李總統是在聖保羅一場商業圓桌會上發表上述談話，該會議匯集了兩國大型企業領袖，討論共同商機。

"Considering the sizes of the two countries' economies, the potential for bilateral economic cooperation is very significant," Lee said in his welcoming speech.

李在歡迎致詞中表示：「考慮到兩國經濟規模，雙邊經濟合作的潛力非常可觀。」

He noted that despite that potential, bilateral trade volume remains relatively "very small."

他指出，儘管潛力可觀，雙邊貿易額相對仍「非常小」。

Lee pointed to the joint development of next-generation civil aircraft, critical mineral supply chains and Korean beauty products as areas where the two countries could achieve "big outcomes" through cooperation.

李總統提到，下一代民用飛機、關鍵礦物供應鏈以及韓國美妝產品的共同開發，是兩國可透過合作取得「大成果」的領域。

"The deepening technological hegemony, represented by the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and shifting supply chains, is rapidly transforming global industries and the economic order," he said.

他表示：「以人工智慧（AI）革命與供應鏈轉移為代表、日益加深的技術霸權，正在迅速改變全球產業與經濟秩序。」

Against that backdrop, "finding a partner with which a country can create synergy by leveraging each other's strengths is more important than ever," he said, describing Brazil as an "optimal partner."

在此背景下，他說：「找到一個能透過彼此優勢創造綜效的夥伴，比以往任何時候都更重要。」並將巴西形容為「最理想的夥伴」。

"If South Korea's unrivaled innovative technology and manufacturing prowess combine with Brazil's abundant resources, our countries could advance as optimal partners leading stable supply chains and future industries," he added.

他補充說：「如果南韓無可比擬的創新技術與製造實力，結合巴西豐富的資源，我們兩國可以成為引領穩定供應鏈與未來產業的最佳夥伴。」

The event was attended by Korean business leaders and officials, including the heads of Hyundai Motor Group and Korean Air Co., as well as Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan. Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and Brazilian business leaders also took part.

出席活動的有南韓企業領袖與官員，包括 Hyundai Motor Group 與 Korean Air Co. 的負責人，以及產業部長 Kim Jung-kwan。巴西副總統 Geraldo Alckmin 與巴西企業領袖也參加了活動。

Lee is on a state visit to Brazil as part of a three-country South America tour that will continue later this week with visits to Chile and Argentina.

李總統目前正在巴西進行國事訪問，這是其南美三國行程的一部分，本週稍晚還將訪問智利與阿根廷。

In a later press briefing, Korean presidential chief of staff for policy Kim Yong-beom said that after their summit, Lee and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva designated him and Alckmin as the chief officials responsible for overseeing the implementation of bilateral economic cooperation.

在稍後的記者會上，南韓總統府政策室長 Kim Yong-beom 表示，在雙邊峰會後，李在明與巴西總統 Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 指定他與 Alckmin 為負責監督雙邊經濟合作落實工作的首要官員。

"With the designation, Vice President Alckmin and I will focus on delivering results by closely overseeing the cooperation agenda discussed at the latest talks," Kim said.

Kim 表示：「在這項指派之下，Alckmin 副總統與我將密切監督最近會談中討論的合作議程，專注於取得成果。」

Lee also stressed at the end of the business event the need to accelerate negotiations on a trade agreement between South Korea and the South American trade bloc Mercosur.

李總統也在商業活動結束時強調，有必要加快南韓與南美貿易集團 Mercosur 之間貿易協定的談判。

Despite the complex interests involved in opening the Brazilian market to Korean manufactured goods and the Korean market to Brazilian agricultural goods, "(Negotiations) should be coordinated in a way that benefits both sides," Kim quoted Lee as saying.

儘管開放巴西市場給韓國製造品，以及開放韓國市場給巴西農產品，牽涉複雜利益，Kim 引述李總統的話說：「（談判）應以對雙方都有利的方式進行協調。」

During the event, seven memorandums of understanding were signed between Korean and Brazilian companies, including one under which Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), Ltd. will strengthen its strategic partnership with Embraer S.A., the Brazilian aerospace company, Kim said.