President Lee Attends Official Welcome Ceremony During State Visit to France... Summit Meeting with Macron

Wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
Guestbook Message: "We will forever remember the sacrifice of unnamed heroes"

Summit to Focus on Expanding Cooperation in AI and Nuclear Energy,
Strait of Hormuz Collaboration Also Expected t

President Lee Jae-myung, who is on a state visit to France, attended an official welcoming ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on September 8 (local time). After reviewing the honor guard together with the French Minister of Defense and the Paris Military Governor, President Lee immediately moved to the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to lay a wreath.

President Jae Myung Lee, on a state visit to France, is laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on September 8, 2026. Photo by Yonhap News.

At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, President Lee observed a moment of silence for 1 minute and 30 seconds, laid a wreath, and then wrote in the guestbook: "We will forever remember the devotion and sacrifice of the nameless heroes."

Next, President Lee viewed the plaque commemorating the Korean War, met with veterans and bereaved family members at the site, shook their hands, and said: "Thank you," "Thanks to you, the Republic of Korea has developed into a nation recognized by the world," "We can never forget," and "I will prove that your uncle’s sacrifice was not in vain."

After completing the schedule at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, President Lee headed to the Palais de l'Élysée for a summit meeting with President Emmanuel Macron of France. Upon arrival at the Élysée, President Lee greeted President Macron with a warm embrace and a handshake.

President Lee Jae-myung, on a state visit to France, is greeting President Emmanuel Macron, who welcomed him at the Palais de l'Élysée in Paris on the 8th (local time). 2026.9.8 Photo by Yonhap News Agency

This summit will cover ways to expand cooperation in advanced industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), nuclear energy, and biotechnology. It is also highly likely that possible measures for cooperation regarding the Strait of Hormuz will be discussed.

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