South Korean Foreign Minister Jo Hyun met with Saudi Foreign Minister H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on November 9 during the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Paris. The two discussed enhancing high-level exchanges and practical cooperation, as well as the situations on the Korean Peninsula and in the Middle East.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 10, the ministers agreed to continue high-level exchanges as future-oriented strategic partners and to expand mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, including nuclear energy, advanced technology, and defense.
Additionally, Minister Jo expressed deep condolences over the recent attacks by Houthi rebels that resulted in damage to Saudi Arabia's civilian and economic facilities and loss of life. He reiterated the South Korean government's strong solidarity and support, expressing hope for a swift stabilization of the unstable situation in the Middle East and the restoration of peace in the region.
Minister Faisal thanked Jo for the expression of solidarity and support. Both ministers agreed on the importance of restoring the principle of freedom of navigation based on international law in the Strait of Hormuz. They also committed to working closely together to strengthen bilateral relations through ongoing communication.
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