Lee, Saudi crown prince hold phone talks on advancing bilateral cooperation
President Lee Jae Myung and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday agreed to further strengthen the two countries' cooperation as they held phone talks, Lee's office said. The phone call took place at the request of the Saudi side, with Lee expressing deep sympathy for Saudi casualties from the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to a written briefing by presidential…
President Lee Jae Myung and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman engaged in a phone conversation on Thursday to explore ways to deepen the cooperation between their respective nations, according to a statement from Lee's office. The communication was initiated by Saudi authorities, and President Lee conveyed his profound condolences for the casualties caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as reported by Kang Yu-jung, the presidential spokesperson.
Both leaders affirmed their intention to elevate their bilateral relations to new heights, even amidst the challenging circumstances brought about by the war, through sustained dialogue and collaboration. They specifically committed to intensifying mutually advantageous and substantive cooperation in diverse sectors as strategic partners oriented towards the future.
Additionally, they resolved to continue deliberations on methods to strengthen their bilateral ties through face-to-face meetings, the spokesperson added.
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