Paris:South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in France to discuss enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including artificial intelligence and defense. The meeting took place on the sidelines of a Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers' meeting.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the discussions also focused on continuing close coordination as comprehensive strategic partners. Both countries assessed the strengthening of their bilateral relations through increased exports of Canadian crude oil and liquefied natural gas, agreeing to collaborate closely to ensure a stable supply chain.
The two ministers further agreed to expand their coordination in the defense sector, building on the joint statement regarding their strategic partnership in security and defense. This agreement follows a previous commitment made between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney last year.