South Korean foreign and defense ministers met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Monday to discuss ways to expand cooperation in regional security and the defense industry.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and Defense Minister Shin Won-sik held a meeting with Albanese and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to exchange opinions on Indo-Pacific strategic cooperation, the military and defense industry, and North Korean issues, their ministries said.
The meeting took place ahead of the Korean ministers’ “two plus two” talks with Wong and Defense Minister Richard Marles, slated for Wednesday.
The ministers vowed to further advance the “comprehensive strategic partnership” and bolster defense industry ties, according to their ministries.
After the meeting, Albanese emphasized the importance of continuing to develop bilateral relations for regional security.
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