Lee seeks stronger ties with Australia, South African in summit talks

CALGARY — President Lee Jae-myung and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have agreed to cooperate in defense and clean energy sectors, Monday (local time). He had a bilateral summit with the Australian leader on the sideline of the G7 Summit which is being held in Canada. They earlier had a phone call. Lee first began thanking Albanese for his congratulations on his inauguration and extended his own congratulations on the Australian prime minister's recent election victory and the launch of his second-term Cabinet, the presidential office said. Lee also highlighted Australia’s role as a key ally that fought alongside South Korea during the Korean War, highlighting that the two countries today are further building their relations as "comprehensive strategic partners” to promote regional and global stability and prosperity. Albanese emphasized that South Korea and Australia enjoy deep-rooted trust and solidarity, and that cooperation is actively advancing in various fields including defense and security, clean energy and supply chains for critical minerals. He reaffirmed hisWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times