President Lee Jae-myung stated on August 12 that various issues between South Korea and the United States can be resolved through rational and proactive dialogue and cooperation.
On that morning, President Lee received credentials from Ambassador Michelle Steel and three other newly appointed ambassadors at the main hall of the Blue House.
According to a written briefing by Chief Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong, President Lee urged Ambassador Steel to serve as a strong bridge to further solidify the U.S.-South Korea alliance, based on a deep understanding of Korean culture and society. He emphasized that the relationship between the two countries would be further advanced through dialogue and cooperation on mutual issues.
After receiving her credentials, President Lee welcomed Ambassador Steel with a warm greeting and posed for a commemorative photo. The credential ceremony is an event where a newly appointed ambassador presents their credentials from their home country's head of state to the head of state of the host country.
Ambassador Steel expressed her happiness about her appointment to South Korea and stated her commitment to broad communication with the South Korean government and people to enhance mutual understanding and friendly cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea.
Along with Ambassador Steel, the newly appointed ambassadors included Banda Maria Dias Stelzer Sequeira from Portugal, Jamal Al Suwaidi from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Sean Hoy from Ireland. This credential ceremony marks the fifth since the current government took office.
President Lee congratulated each ambassador on their appointment and requested that they serve as a bridge to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation between the countries based on close communication and trust amid rapidly changing international circumstances.
Ambassador Sequeira noted that while exchanges between the peoples and businesses of South Korea and Portugal have been activated in celebration of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, there is still room for further development in high-level exchanges.
Ambassador Al Suwaidi remarked that President Lee's state visit to the UAE last November marked a turning point in the relationship between the two countries. He added that he would work to prepare for the successful return visit of UAE President Mohammed and to develop the special strategic partnership between the two countries in a forward-looking manner.
Ambassador Hoy stated that he aims to expand mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields based on the high potential for collaboration between South Korea and Ireland. He also expressed his intention to communicate closely with South Korea, as Ireland is an invited country to the G20 and will hold the rotating presidency of the European Union in the second half of this year.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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