President Moon Holds Summit Meeting with German Chancellor Merkel

German Chancellor Hopes for Close Cooperation with Korea on Health and Climate Change... "Expresses Consistent Support for the Korean Peninsula Peace Process"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] On the 12th (local time), President Moon Jae-in held a summit meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Cornwall, United Kingdom.

The Blue House stated, "President Moon Jae-in, attending the G7 Summit, held a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the afternoon of the 12th and had extensive discussions on the G7 Summit, COVID-19 response, and the situation on the Korean Peninsula."

President Moon expressed that he considers it meaningful to have the opportunity to consult on international issues together with Germany and other G7 countries, and conveyed his intention to contribute to efforts to resolve international issues at the G7 level.

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Chancellor Merkel welcomed President Moon's attendance at the G7 Summit and expressed hope for close cooperation with Korea on international issues such as health and climate change.

The Blue House explained, "The two leaders evaluated that they have closely cooperated through sharing experiences in responding to COVID-19, and agreed to seek cooperation measures to ensure equitable access to vaccines and to expand vaccine production and distribution."

The Blue House added, "President Moon explained the recent situation on the Korean Peninsula, including the results of the South Korea-U.S. summit, and the government's efforts to establish peace on the Korean Peninsula, while Chancellor Merkel expressed Germany's consistent support for the peace process on the Korean Peninsula."

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