Second phone call with a leader after Trump ... South Korean and Japanese leaders: to build a stable relationship
On September 9, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung had his first phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shibayama. According to the South Korean Presidential Office, this call took place five days after Lee Jae-myung's inauguration. Shibayama congratulated Lee Jae-myung on his election victory, and Lee expressed gratitude.
According to the Presidential Office, the conversation between Lee Jae-myung and Shibayama began at 12 PM that day and lasted for 25 minutes.
According to the Presidential Office, during the call, Lee Jae-myung stated: "I would like to emphasize that, in today's strategic environment, the importance of the Korea-Japan relationship is increasingly evident. I hope that both countries can explore directions to jointly meet future challenges and seek coexistence from the perspective of mutual national interests."
The Presidential Office said: "The two leaders agreed to build a more stable and mature Korea-Japan relationship based on mutual respect, trust, and responsible attitudes." The office also mentioned: "This year marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan. It is important to pay attention to the active exchange trends between the two countries' citizens and further strengthen communication between the two governments."
The Presidential Office said: "Both leaders commended the results of previous cooperation among Korea, the United States, and Japan, and decided to continue working together within the framework of Korea-US-Japan cooperation to address various geopolitical crises." "The two leaders also decided to meet in person in the future to have in-depth discussions on shared concerns regarding the direction of the Korea-Japan relationship."
On June 6, Lee Jae-myung had a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time as the leader of Korea. The call with Shibayama that day was Lee Jae-myung's second overseas leader call since assuming office.
Source: Chosun Ilbo
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