Munich: Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul will hold his first talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio this weekend in Munich, Germany, on the sidelines of a multilateral security conference, the foreign ministry announced Thursday. During the anticipated meeting, Cho and Rubio are expected to address North Korean nuclear issues, trilateral cooperation with Japan, and bilateral economic cooperation, according to ministry spokesperson Lee Jae-woong.
According to Yonhap News Agency, this meeting marks the first one-on-one talks between the top diplomats of South Korea and the United States since President Donald Trump commenced his second term in January. Both leaders are set to meet as part of the 61st Munich Security Conference, which is scheduled from Friday through Sunday. The discussions between Cho and Rubio are expected to possibly occur on Saturday.
Foreign Minister Cho's engagement at the Munich Security Conference highlights the ongoing diplomatic efforts by South Korea to strengthen its international relations and address pressing global security concerns. The conference serves as a platform for Cho and Rubio to reinforce the partnership between South Korea and the United States, with a focus on pivotal issues affecting the region.