Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have committed to enhancing cooperation between South Korea and Saudi Arabia during a phone conversation on Wednesday, as reported by Lee's office. This marks their first direct communication since President Lee assumed office in June.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the dialogue highlighted that bilateral cooperation has expanded beyond traditional sectors like energy and construction, now encompassing manufacturing, defense, and cutting-edge technologies. Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung, in a written briefing, emphasized the mutual agreement to further strengthen collaboration based on the longstanding trust between the two nations. President Lee conveyed South Korea's interest in partnering with Saudi Arabia to develop future strategic industries.
The leaders also agreed on the importance of meeting in person in the future to continue close consultations on advancing their bilateral relationship.