Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "South Korea-US Foreign Ministers Strive to Maintain Momentum for Denuclearization Cooperation and Dialogue Process"

A Trilateral Meeting of South Korea, US, and Japan Foreign Ministers Held Immediately After South Korea-US Foreign Ministers Meeting

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 14th (local time), the foreign ministers of South Korea and the United States held a foreign ministers' meeting in Palo Alto near San Francisco, USA, to discuss mutual interests including the Korean Peninsula issues and the Middle East situation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated after the meeting, "The foreign ministers of both countries shared their assessments of the current situation on the Korean Peninsula and discussed situation management measures to maintain and resume momentum in the denuclearization dialogue process through close cooperation."

In addition, there was an in-depth exchange of views on ways to strengthen the South Korea-US alliance. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs added, "Both sides agreed that they have deepened cooperation as a mutually beneficial relationship and held in-depth consultations on ways to strengthen the alliance."

Discussions on the Middle East situation also continued. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the two ministers shared concerns over the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East and agreed to work together with the international community to restore peace and stability in the region as soon as possible. They evaluated the close cooperation taking place at various levels and agreed to maintain frequent communication to achieve common goals.

Meanwhile, regarding the South Korea-US-Japan foreign ministers' meeting held immediately after the South Korea-US meeting, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed that the three ministers exchanged views on cooperation measures related to the North Korean nuclear issue and the regional Middle East situation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the importance of cooperation to achieve the common goals of complete resolution of the North Korean nuclear issue and regional peace and security, evaluated diplomatic efforts and the current status related to the denuclearization dialogue process, and shared opinions on future cooperation measures.

They also shared recognition of the escalating tensions in the Middle East and agreed to seek ways to enhance information sharing, communication, and cooperation among the three countries.

The South Korea-US meeting was held from 10:00 AM for 50 minutes, and the South Korea-US-Japan meeting was held from 11:05 AM for 50 minutes.

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