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France, South Korea Agree to Cooperate on Strait of Hormuz Access
The leaders pledged to expand defence, nuclear and technology cooperation, while aiming to secure shipping routes that carry about one-fifth of global oil.
- On Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed to cooperate on securing safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, jointly addressing economic and energy crises triggered by the Middle East war.
- During Macron's first visit to South Korea in 11 years, the leaders upgraded their diplomatic ties to a "global strategic partnership," reflecting shared commitment to respond to rapid changes in the global landscape and regional security challenges.
- France and South Korea signed agreements to collaborate on critical minerals and nuclear fuel supply chains, setting a goal to reach $20 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030, up from $15 billion last year.
- Lee noted that peace on the Korean Peninsula carries far-reaching implications beyond Northeast Asia and Europe, while both nations pledged to deepen coordination across strategic industries including artificial intelligence, space, and defense.
- Macron extended a formal invitation for Lee to attend the Group of Seven summit in Evian, France, this June, marking a broader alignment that extends cooperation beyond the Korean Peninsula into global strategic coordination.
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Seoul. French President Emmanuel Macron and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung agreed to work together to help reopen the Strait of Ormuz, alleviate the global economic uncertainties caused by the war in the Middle East and cooperate on energy and nuclear issues.
S. Korea, France pledge joint action for maritime safety in Strait of Hormuz
SEOUL, April 3 — Leaders of South Korea and France on Friday pledged to cooperate on maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz amid the continued West Asia tensions, reported Xinhua.According to a joint statement released after the meeting between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, the two leaders confirmed their commitment to working together to ensure the safety of maritime transport routes throug…
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