President Lee Jae-myung and Prime Minister Mark Carney Deepen Security and Defense Ties at the G7 Summit
Leaders from South Korea and Canada highlight expanded strategic partnership at pivotal G7 talks Both nations pledge closer cooperation on defense, energy security, and global challenges
President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening security and defense cooperation during a bilateral summit on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 17 (local time).
President Lee, attending the global event at the invitation of host nation Canada, extended his gratitude for the opportunity and stressed that South Korea would do its utmost to meet the expectations of the international community.
Prime Minister Carney also expressed his appreciation for President Lee's participation at the forum, underlining the importance of strengthening the partnership between South Korea and the G7 through continued close collaboration.
The two leaders acknowledged the 'comprehensive strategic partnership' between their countries, agreeing on the need for even closer cooperation in security, the defense industry, energy security, climate change, artificial intelligence, and other future industries.
President Lee placed particular emphasis on enhancing defense industry collaboration, citing South Korea’s ongoing efforts to acquire Canadian submarines and highlighting the longstanding friendly ties between the two nations as a strong foundation for further advancements.
Prime Minister Carney not only lauded the competitiveness of South Korea’s defense sector but also proposed that both nations play an active role together in ensuring security not just in the region but also within the broader global environment.
The summit also provided an opportunity for both leaders to exchange perspectives and share assessments on the latest developments affecting the Korean Peninsula. Additionally, they discussed major international issues, including the ongoing situations in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Expressing deep concern over the deteriorating security conditions in the Middle East, President Lee and Prime Minister Carney jointly hoped for a swift de-escalation of tensions in the region.
Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”
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