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Blue House: South Korean and French leaders broaden agreement on key issues, including the Strait of Hormuz

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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News Official statement Context piece
  • President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Ukraine and other international issues during talks in Paris.
  • South Korea and France agreed to continue close coordination to restore freedom of navigation in the strait and stabilize global supply chains.
  • Macron said France would cooperate on a multinational mission as agreement for it develops.

President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged views on the Strait of Hormuz and the war in Ukraine during their summit in Paris, according to South Korea’s national security adviser.

Wi Sung-lac said the discussions broadened the leaders’ agreement on major international issues and helped them discuss ways to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two countries.

The multinational mission is peaceful, and we will cooperate as agreement continues.

· Emmanuel MacronMacron described the proposed multinational mission during the leaders’ joint media statement.

After the meeting, Lee said South Korea and France had agreed to maintain close coordination so that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the stability of global supply chains could be restored quickly.

Macron said, “The multinational mission is peaceful, and we will cooperate as agreement continues.” A Blue House official said the leaders also discussed international efforts to protect freedom in the strait and regional stability.

South Korea and France agreed to continue close coordination so that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the stability of global supply chains can be restored quickly.

· Lee Jae MyungLee outlined the countries’ agreement after the summit.
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