### [2026-09-16](/feed/2026/09/16/index.md)

##### 2026 South Korea—Central Asia summit
# The first summit between South Korea and the five countries of Central Asia is held in Seoul. 




### Sources:

1. [Euronews](https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/silk-road-spirit-meets-supply-chains-at-korea-central-asia-summit)
2. [Korea Times](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260916/1st-multilateral-summit-elevates-korea-central-asia-cooperation-to-leaders-level)

### Changes:

1. The first summit between South Korea and Central Asia are held.  _2026-09-16 18:07:44 (First version)_
1. The first summit between South Korea and the five countries of Central Asia is held in Seoul.  _(Current version)_

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