Lee Speaks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman... Blue House: "Expressed Sympathy over Middle East War, Conveyed Strong Solidarity"

Lee speaks by phone with bin Salman at Saudi Arabia's request
Expresses gratitude for prioritizing oil supplies to Korea

President Lee Jae-myung expressed sympathy over the impact of the Middle East war and conveyed a strong message of solidarity during a phone call on the 29th with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia.

Kang Yoo-jung, senior presidential spokesperson, said in a written briefing that President Lee spoke with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman that evening at the Saudi side's request and exchanged these remarks. President Lee said, "I hope the ongoing instability in the Middle East will end as soon as possible and that peace and stability will be restored."

The Blue House said on the 29th that President Lee Jae-myung had spoken by phone at Saudi Arabia's request with Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2026.10.29 Yonhap News Agency

President Lee also expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia's continued cooperation, including giving Korea top priority in crude oil supplies even during the war. In April, Saudi Arabia pledged to supply Korea with 250 million barrels of crude oil following a visit by then-presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik.

The two leaders agreed to further advance bilateral relations, building on close communication and cooperation even amid the grave security situation caused by the war. In particular, as "future-oriented strategic partners," the two countries agreed to further strengthen mutually beneficial and practical cooperation across various fields.

The two leaders also agreed to meet in person at a mutually convenient time in the future to continue in-depth discussions on ways to develop bilateral relations.

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