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FM Cho to attend G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Paris next week

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will visit Paris next week to attend the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers' meeting, the foreign ministry said Thursday. This year's second G7 ministerial meeting, scheduled for Monday to Tuesday in Marseille, is expected to address key global challenges, including artificial intelligence (AI) and developments in the Middle East, following the G7 leaders' summit in…

FM Cho to attend G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Paris next week

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is set to travel to Paris next week to participate in the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers meeting, according to the foreign ministry. The two-day event, taking place in Marseille from Monday to Tuesday, aims to tackle pressing global issues such as artificial intelligence (AI) and developments in the Middle East, following the G7 leaders' summit in June.

Korea's attendance is at the invitation of France, which currently holds the G7 presidency, building upon its involvement in the initial ministerial meeting in March. The move underscores the country's commitment to strengthening its partnership with G7 members and bolstering its reputation as a responsible global player. Foreign ministry spokesperson Park Doo-soon revealed to a press briefing that Cho will leverage the occasion to engage in bilateral discussions with his counterparts from other participating nations. These talks will revolve around bilateral ties, collaborative efforts, and regional concerns.

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