President Lee: "Principled Agreement on Korea-Mongolia CEPA, Expanding Mutually Beneficial Cooperation"

President Lee Jae-myung stated at the Korea-Mongolia summit on the 9th (local time), "We will further deepen our strategic partnership," adding, "Based on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), we will expand our mutually beneficial cooperation not only in the economy but also in development cooperation, health, and medical sectors."

During his state visit to Mongolia, President Lee held talks with President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh at the government office in Ulaanbaatar on this day. He said, "I hope that today’s summit will serve as a starting point for a new leap in Korea-Mongolia strategic partnership and become a historic opportunity for both countries to open a 'golden era' in bilateral relations."

President Lee expressed his gratitude, saying, "On behalf of the people of the Republic of Korea, I sincerely thank you for inviting me as the guest of honor to the Naadam Festival, Mongolia’s largest national celebration." He continued, "I believe this clearly demonstrates Mongolia’s friendship and trust, placing great importance on our bilateral relations."

President Lee Jae-myung is speaking at the summit meeting with President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh held at the government office in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on the 9th (local time). Yonhap News

President Lee further stated, "Our government has promoted this visit to Mongolia to reciprocate Mongolia’s hospitality and to reaffirm our strong commitment to elevating Korea-Mongolia relations to a higher level." He emphasized, "Now, based on the achievements we have made so far, we must develop our bilateral relations to an even higher level."

President Lee also said, "As uncertainty in the international situation deepens, we must work closely together on the international stage to promote peace and development in our region and the world." He added, "I believe that maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia serves the common interests of both our countries."

He went on to say, "Our government will continue to make efforts to build sustainable peace on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue and cooperation. While expressing our gratitude for Mongolia’s constructive role and support for progress on the Korean Peninsula, we look forward to continued cooperation to promote peace and collaboration on the Peninsula."

President Khurelsukh said, "The Republic of Korea is Mongolia’s third neighbor and an important strategic partner." He added, "I firmly believe that this visit will further develop exchange and cooperation in the future and open the golden era of bilateral relations between our two countries."

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