South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held talks with Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on May 28 in Seoul, discussing key issues between the two countries as well as regional and international developments.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cho explained the South Korean government's policies and efforts for peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula. He also listened to Balakrishnan's impressions from his recent visit to North Korea and urged ASEAN, including Singapore, to show interest and support in creating conditions for dialogue with North Korea.
Balakrishnan expressed agreement and emphasized the importance of close communication between both sides for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
Balakrishnan is visiting China, North Korea, and South Korea from May 24 to 28, and he met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Pyongyang on May 26.
He highlighted that South Korea and Singapore are allied nations sharing core values such as free trade and multilateralism, expressing hope for further deepening and expanding mutual cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, and emerging industries.
The two ministers also shared assessments of the recent situation in the Middle East, agreeing that peace in the region and the safe passage of international shipping routes, such as the Strait of Hormuz, are crucial for the security and economy of both nations.
Following the meeting, Unification Minister Jeong Dong-young also met with Balakrishnan. The details of their discussion were not disclosed, as per mutual agreement.
Jeong expressed his gratitude for Singapore's constructive role regarding issues on the Korean Peninsula.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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