SEOUL — Top diplomats of South Korea and Canada held talks Thursday to discuss ways to expand cooperation in regional security, the economy, technology, and other areas, Seoul's foreign ministry said. Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and his Canadian counterpart, Melanie Joly, adopted an "action plan" to further develop the comprehensive partnership in broad areas encompassing security, the economy, supply chains, technology, health, and climate change.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Cho and Joly vowed to further institutionalize bilateral cooperation by hosting talks of their senior foreign and defense officials and prepare for a high-level "two plus two" economic security dialogue through director-general level talks later this month. They also expressed concern over North Korea's deepening military and economic cooperation with Russia in light of the signing of a "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty during their summit last month.
Joly reiterated Canada's support for efforts towards North Korea's denuclearization, according to the ministry.