President Lee Holds First Phone Call with Swedish Prime Minister: "Strengthening Friendly Cooperation"

President Lee Jaemyung held a phone call with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on the 23rd to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries, spokesperson Kang Yujeong announced in a written briefing.

Yonhap News Agency

During the call, Prime Minister Kristersson congratulated President Lee on his inauguration and said, "With the launch of Korea's new government, I look forward to resuming high-level exchanges between our two countries and continuing close communication."

In response, President Lee expressed his gratitude for the congratulations and said, "Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1959, the friendly and cooperative relationship between our two countries has continued to develop, and I hope we can further strengthen these ties in the future."

The two leaders also agreed that there is significant potential for economic cooperation to expand trade and investment between the two countries. They decided to work together to enhance cooperation in areas such as defense and security, supply chains, and culture. President Lee highly appreciated Sweden's contribution to promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula through its activities as a member of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission, and both leaders agreed to continue working closely together on issues related to the Korean Peninsula.

The two leaders also expressed hope to meet in person at an early date to discuss matters of mutual interest.

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