President Yun Seok-yeol, who is visiting Spain to attend the NATO summit, held a formal meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and exchanged views on North Korea’s nuclear issue and economic security.
President Yun Seok-yeol promised close cooperation with Prime Minister Trudeau on the North Korean provocation and nuclear issue in Madrid, Spain on the 29th.
President Yoon made it clear that the South Korean government remains open to dialogue with North Korea, but will respond decisively to any provocations, and said, “Let’s continue to work closely together to maintain unity in the international community.”
Prime Minister Trudeau said, “The international community must respond with the goal of the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of North Korea.”
A voice criticizing Russia in relation to the Ukraine crisis… “We will provide necessary humanitarian assistance”
The two leaders also criticized Russia with one voice regarding the situation in Ukraine and emphasized humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
“Russia’s illegal invasion can never be justified,” President Yoon said.
In response, Prime Minister Trudeau said, “The South Korean government’s consistent position and support for Ukraine is very important.
They also agreed that the two countries should make efforts for technological and industrial cooperation. The two countries agreed to further expand cooperation areas with a focus on future industries such as high-tech, artificial intelligence, and low-carbon energy. In addition, they promised to materialize cooperation in the supply chain of key minerals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt.