FM Cho Holds Phone Talks with Ukrainian Counterpart on Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues

Seoul: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held telephone talks with his Ukraine counterpart Monday to discuss bilateral relations and the regional situation, the foreign ministry said. During the conversation with Andrii Sybiha, Cho expressed South Korea's keen interest in developments related to peace negotiations amid the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war.

According to Yonhap News Agency, he noted that Seoul is closely monitoring the situation and will seriously consider ways to support post-war reconstruction, the ministry added. In response, Sybiha expressed his appreciation for South Korea's continued support for Ukraine.

The two ministers also exchanged views on the latest developments surrounding Ukraine and the international community's response. They also pledged close communication on the sidelines of upcoming multilateral gatherings, including the U.N. General Assembly later this month.