Top diplomats of Korea, Canada vow to boost energy, defense, AI cooperation
The Korean and Canadian foreign ministers agreed Wednesday to expand cooperation in defense, energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and other major fields, Seoul's foreign ministry said. During telephone talks, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand agreed to expand "practical cooperation" in defense and the arms industry based on the countries' bilateral Security and…
Korean and Canadian foreign ministers have pledged to bolster cooperation in defense, energy, and artificial intelligence in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties, according to Seoul's foreign ministry. During recent telephone discussions, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand confirmed their intention to increase practical collaboration in defense and the arms sector, drawing from the Security and Defense Cooperation Partnership between their nations.
Established in October 2025 following a summit in Gyeongju, this marks Canada's inaugural partnership with an Indo-Pacific country.
The ministers also expressed intent to delve into advancements in technologies, particularly AI, during an upcoming joint committee on science and technology meeting in Seoul. Both sides affirmed their commitment to bolstering energy security and maintaining ongoing bilateral and multilateral dialogues aimed at establishing essential mineral supply chains, as Korea relies heavily on Canadian crude oil and liquefied natural gas imports.
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