President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on July 7 in Ankara, Turkey, to discuss cooperation in various fields, including defense and energy.
During his visit to Turkey for the NATO summit, President Yoon and Prime Minister Carney agreed to continue deepening the comprehensive partnership between their countries.
National Security Office Director Wi Sung-lak held a briefing at a local press center in Ankara, stating, "President Yoon had an informal meeting with Prime Minister Carney ahead of his official schedule."
The two leaders had a phone conversation over the weekend at Prime Minister Carney's request regarding the selection of a preferred bidder for Canadian submarines, with Canada providing a detailed explanation of the selection results.
Wi emphasized, "In the submarine bidding process, both countries confirmed the potential for cooperation in various areas, including defense, energy, and critical minerals, and will continue to expand practical cooperation in the future."
He also added, "During today's informal meeting, both sides engaged in serious and concrete discussions about future AI cooperation between Korea and Canada."
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