President Lee and Trump Hold 2-Hour Meeting at G7 Summit, Discussing Alliance and Regional Issues

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung engaged in extensive discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump during the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The two leaders held a close, two-hour conversation on the sidelines of the official G7 dinner, covering critical bilateral and international issues.

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We shared the view on the importance of free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and expressed hope that oil prices would stabilize and the economy would recover as peace and stability are restored in the Middle East region.

According to the presidential office, the discussions focused on the South Korea-U.S. alliance, the situation in the Middle East, and matters concerning the Korean Peninsula. President Lee congratulated President Trump on the resolution of U.S.-Iran negotiations and they shared the view on the importance of free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing hope for stabilized oil prices and economic recovery in the region.

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President Trump expressed his strong will to play the necessary role for progress on the Korean Peninsula issue and stated that he would consider ways to contribute to peace on the Korean Peninsula.

President Lee urged President Trump to maintain his interest in achieving peace on the Korean Peninsula. In response, President Trump affirmed his strong commitment to playing a necessary role in advancing Korean Peninsula issues and pledged to consider ways to contribute to peace. He also expressed his intention to maintain close communication with President Lee on this matter.

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President Trump also expressed his intention to communicate closely with President Lee regarding peace on the Korean Peninsula.

The leaders also exchanged views on expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in sectors such as shipbuilding. They found common ground on the importance of trilateral cooperation among South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, built upon the strong South Korea-U.S. alliance. President Trump reportedly described President Lee as a "strong leader" and expressed optimism about their joint contributions to peace and security on the Korean Peninsula.

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President Trump evaluated President Lee as a 'strong leader' and expressed expectations that the two leaders could contribute together to peace and security on the Korean Peninsula.