Nat'l Assembly speaker discusses parliamentary cooperation with US ambassador
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik met with new U.S. Ambassador to Korea Michelle Steel on Friday and discussed ways to boost parliamentary diplomacy between the two countries. Cho also said he expects Steel to contribute to the development of Korea-U.S. ties, citing her extensive experience and expertise in U.S. politics, and her interest in and affection for Korea. "I deeply sympathize…
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik met with U.S. Ambassador to Korea Michelle Steel on Friday to explore avenues for enhancing parliamentary cooperation between the two nations. Cho expressed confidence in Steel's capability to bolster Korea-U.S. relations, acknowledging her profound understanding of U.S. politics, passion for Korea, and extensive experience.
During their meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul, Cho conveyed his support for President Trump's efforts to foster dialogue on the Korean Peninsula, where tensions persist, and stressed the importance of creating a stable peace regime. He lamented the absence of a comparable parliamentary group in the U.S. Congress, to which Steel committed to actively promoting inter-parliamentary exchanges.
Steel highlighted the frequent visits of Korean lawmakers to the U.S. and vice versa, affirming her dedication to strengthening the alliance between the two countries through ongoing dialogue and collaboration.
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