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…
The foreign ministers of South Korea and Canada have pledged to strengthen cooperation in defense, energy, artificial intelligence, and other critical areas, according to the Korean foreign ministry. During a telephone conversation, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun of South Korea and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand discussed bolstering practical collaboration in defense and the arms sector, built upon the foundations of their bilateral Security and Defense Cooperation Partnership, which was established in October 2025 following a summit between the nations' leaders in Gyeongju.
This marked Canada's inaugural partnership with an Indo-Pacific nation. The ministers also committed to exploring cooperation in cutting-edge technologies, including AI, during a forthcoming joint committee on science and technology meeting in Seoul next month. Both sides expressed their determination to bolster energy security and maintain dialogue on establishing vital mineral supply chains, given South Korea's reliance on Canadian crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports.
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