02:13South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasised the importance of "close cooperation" with New Zealand, recognising it as a key partner during a bilateral meeting on Wednesday.
This meeting marked the first official visit by a New Zealand Prime Minister to Seoul in nine years.
"As a key partner who shares with the Republic of Korea a vision of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, establishment of a rules-based international order, open markets and inclusive prosperity, New Zealand hopes to continue to strengthen its contribution at the regional and global levels through close cooperation between the two countries," he said.
The president further underscored the necessity of solidarity among countries that uphold shared values, asserting that this solidarity 'is more important than ever' in light of the 'continuing challenges from totalitarian authoritarian forces.'
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reinforced the strategic alignment between the two countries, pledging to elevate the bilateral relationship and 'do more together.'
"The relationship of exceptional deep thick connection [were established] more than 70 years ago as New Zealand came here to fight for free Korea and that personnel are still here today to support peace on Korean [Peninsula]," he added.
According to media reports, during the meeting leaders addressed concerns regarding the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) nuclear program, condemning its military cooperation with Russia.
'More important than ever' - South Korea, New Zealand leaders stress need for 'close cooperation' at first bilateral meeting in 9 years
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasised the importance of "close cooperation" with New Zealand, recognising it as a key partner during a bilateral meeting on Wednesday.
This meeting marked the first official visit by a New Zealand Prime Minister to Seoul in nine years.
"As a key partner who shares with the Republic of Korea a vision of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, establishment of a rules-based international order, open markets and inclusive prosperity, New Zealand hopes to continue to strengthen its contribution at the regional and global levels through close cooperation between the two countries," he said.
The president further underscored the necessity of solidarity among countries that uphold shared values, asserting that this solidarity 'is more important than ever' in light of the 'continuing challenges from totalitarian authoritarian forces.'
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reinforced the strategic alignment between the two countries, pledging to elevate the bilateral relationship and 'do more together.'
"The relationship of exceptional deep thick connection [were established] more than 70 years ago as New Zealand came here to fight for free Korea and that personnel are still here today to support peace on Korean [Peninsula]," he added.
According to media reports, during the meeting leaders addressed concerns regarding the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) nuclear program, condemning its military cooperation with Russia.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasised the importance of "close cooperation" with New Zealand, recognising it as a key partner during a bilateral meeting on Wednesday.
This meeting marked the first official visit by a New Zealand Prime Minister to Seoul in nine years.
"As a key partner who shares with the Republic of Korea a vision of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, establishment of a rules-based international order, open markets and inclusive prosperity, New Zealand hopes to continue to strengthen its contribution at the regional and global levels through close cooperation between the two countries," he said.
The president further underscored the necessity of solidarity among countries that uphold shared values, asserting that this solidarity 'is more important than ever' in light of the 'continuing challenges from totalitarian authoritarian forces.'
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reinforced the strategic alignment between the two countries, pledging to elevate the bilateral relationship and 'do more together.'
"The relationship of exceptional deep thick connection [were established] more than 70 years ago as New Zealand came here to fight for free Korea and that personnel are still here today to support peace on Korean [Peninsula]," he added.
According to media reports, during the meeting leaders addressed concerns regarding the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) nuclear program, condemning its military cooperation with Russia.