Korea's top diplomat discusses ties with German, Polish counterparts
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met separately with his German and Polish counterparts on the sidelines of a Group of 20 (G20) meeting in Atlanta to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, his office said Saturday. Cho met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Friday (U.S. time), expressing hope for deeper ties with the European nation in a wide range of areas, including defense, the…
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met separately with German and Polish counterparts during the G20 meeting in Atlanta, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation, his office announced on Saturday.
On Friday, Cho had a discussion with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, expressing optimism for strengthened ties in various sectors, including defense, economy, and cutting-edge industries, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Wadephul acknowledged Seoul's successful preparation for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's previous visit and expressed enthusiasm for wider cooperation in bilateral trade and investment.
Cho also conversed with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, advocating for ongoing dialogues on defense and battery cooperation, in follow-up to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's visit to Korea in April. Sikorski requested Korea's attention and backing for Warsaw's efforts to join the G20, to which Cho suggested continued consultations on the topic.
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