President Lee to Hold Summit and Luncheon with Canadian Prime Minister... Security and Defense Talks Planned [Gyeongju APEC]
Security, Defense, Energy Supply Chains, AI, and Minerals on the Agenda
Luncheon Features Canadian Lobster and Gyeongju Tenderloin Steak
On October 30, President Lee Jaemyung is scheduled to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss security and defense, critical minerals, and other key issues.
The Office of the President announced that President Lee will hold a summit meeting and luncheon with Prime Minister Carney, who is visiting Korea to attend the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. The two leaders are expected to discuss topics including security and defense, economic security, energy supply chains, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
Canada, a participant in the Korean War, is a close ally of Korea and a 'comprehensive strategic partner' that has cooperated with Korea in security, economy, and culture. After his inauguration, President Lee attended the G7 summit at the invitation of Canada, and this reciprocal visit by Prime Minister Carney comes five months later.
During the leaders' luncheon, a five-course meal will be served, featuring key ingredients from both Korea and Canada. The pre-meal toast will feature a non-alcoholic beverage called 'Promise of Wolji,' made with Canadian maple syrup, Korean ginger extract, and pear. 'Wolji' refers to a banquet venue in the Silla era that welcomed distinguished guests, symbolizing the honor of hosting Prime Minister Carney during his visit.
The main course will feature Canadian lobster and tenderloin steak from Gyeongju, symbolizing the friendship that spans both land and sea. For dessert, a mousse cake named 'Wolmyeong,' representing the brilliant moonlight of Gyeongju, will be served along with 'Chalbori Gabae,' a specialty beverage made by roasting and grinding Gyeongju’s glutinous barley and brewing it like coffee.
President Lee plans to emphasize his commitment to serving as a 'bridge of cooperation' by leading multilateral dialogue and expanding shared values and interests during this meeting.
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Meanwhile, accompanying Prime Minister Carney on his visit are Diana Fox Carney, Minister of National Defense David McGuinty, and Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu. In the afternoon, Prime Minister Carney is scheduled to join Prime Minister Kim Minseok on a tour of the Hanwha shipyard in Geoje, demonstrating the two countries' strong commitment to cooperation in security and defense.
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