(URGENT) S. Korean FM reaffirms to Rubio Seoul's will to contribute substantively to restoring free passage through Hormuz Strait: foreign ministry
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Washington - On Friday, South Korea's top diplomatic officials met with their U.S. counterparts in a discussion encompassing investment prospects, the Strait of Hormuz, and relations with North Korea. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in their inaugural bilateral conversation since February during talks at the State Department.
The pair's deliberations came as the two nations grapple with a range of concerns, including securing free and unimpeded passage through the crucial Hormuz Strait. In a press conference preceding their meeting, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung affirmed that Seoul would not dispatch troops, thereby avoiding involvement in a foreign conflict. However, he emphasized the importance of safeguarding the nation's citizens and interests in the strait.
Cho and Rubio were also anticipated to deliberate on South Korea's pledge to invest $350 billion in the United States under their bilateral trade pact from the previous year. Initially, Seoul and Washington had been anticipated to commence their discussions earlier, but no specific timeframe was provided.
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