Amir sends congratulations to President of the Republic of Korea

The Amir of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Korea, HE Lee Jae Myung, on the occasion of South Korea's National Liberation Day.

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung marked the country's 81st anniversary of liberation from Japan's colonial rule by calling for talks with North Korea aimed at peaceful coexistence. He stated that the two Koreas need safeguards to prevent conflict and should work to replace their armistice with a peace regime, according to the Jerusalem Post.

North Korea marked the same anniversary, with leader Kim Jong Un reaffirming the deepening of ties with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader had sent a message of congratulations to Kim on the liberation anniversary.

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