President Lee Jae-myung spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on October 29, expressing gratitude for the continued priority given to oil supplies to South Korea during the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Chief Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong stated in a written briefing that President Lee had the conversation at the request of the Saudi side.
During the call, President Lee conveyed deep condolences for the damage to Saudi Arabia's civilian and economic facilities and loss of life due to the conflict. He reiterated the South Korean government's strong stance of solidarity and expressed hope for a swift end to the ongoing instability in the region, restoring peace and stability.
Both leaders agreed to further develop bilateral relations based on close communication and cooperation, even amid the serious security situation caused by the war.
They specifically committed to strengthening mutually beneficial and practical cooperation across various fields as 'future-oriented strategic partners.'
The two leaders also agreed to meet in person at a mutually convenient time to continue in-depth discussions on ways to advance bilateral relations, according to Spokesperson Kang.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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