President Lee speaks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expresses deep sympathy over losses caused by Middle East war

[Financial News] President Lee Jae Myung spoke by phone with Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the 29th and expressed his sympathy over the damage Saudi Arabia had suffered as a result of the war in the Middle East. He also thanked Saudi Arabia for continuing to prioritize crude oil supplies to South Korea despite the war and reaffirmed his commitment to expanding cooperation between the two countries.
Kang Yoo-jung, the Blue House senior spokesperson, said in a written briefing that day that President Lee had spoken with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Saudi Arabia’s request.
During the call, President Lee expressed his deep sympathy over damage to Saudi Arabia’s civilian and economic facilities and human casualties. He also affirmed the South Korean government’s unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia and expressed hope that the unstable situation in the Middle East would be resolved soon and peace restored.
President Lee particularly expressed his gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s continued cooperation, including prioritizing crude oil supplies to South Korea even as the war continued.
The two leaders agreed to maintain close cooperation despite the grave security environment in the Middle East and, on that basis, further develop relations between their countries. They also agreed to broaden practical cooperation across various fields, building on their “future-oriented strategic partnership.”
The two leaders agreed to meet in person at a time when both sides are available and hold further discussions on how to develop relations between their countries.
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