President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the need for active parliamentary roles in advancing democracy and enhancing Korea-France relations during a meeting with Yael Bron-Pivet, the Speaker of the French National Assembly.
Chief Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong stated on September 9 that President Lee met with Speaker Bron-Pivet and requested the French Assembly's interest and cooperation.
Speaker Bron-Pivet welcomed President Lee's visit to the National Assembly, noting that it signifies the President's special interest in the role of parliament in representing democracy.
President Lee remarked, "In a global environment where democracy is under threat, reflecting the will of the people in politics is essential to democracy," adding that parliament plays a crucial role in this process.
He also highlighted the influence of the French Revolution on the development of democracy in Korea, stating, "The French Revolution spread the values of liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty, significantly impacting Korea's transition to an era of popular sovereignty."
President Lee explained that the fundamental values of democracy, such as freedom and equality, have provided a solid foundation for the continuous development of both countries' economies and advanced industries.
He assessed that there is great potential for expanding cooperation between Korea and France in various fields, including trade, investment, advanced technology, and social policy. He stressed that for a new leap in bilateral relations, significant and deep cooperation between the two parliaments is necessary.
Speaker Bron-Pivet expressed interest in the Korean government's policies for democratic development. President Lee introduced the institutional reforms Korea is pursuing to faithfully reflect the opinions of its citizens in policymaking.
The two leaders also discussed ways to enhance cultural and human exchanges. They agreed on the need to activate exchanges and communication between the two parliaments to further develop Korea-France relations.
Spokesperson Kang noted that this meeting serves as a catalyst to expand the cooperation between the two countries, which has been concretized through two summits this year, into the parliamentary level, ensuring that the outcomes translate into tangible cooperation felt by the citizens of both nations.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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