EAST ASIA

South Korean MFA calls US Secretary of State

1. Minister of Foreign Affairs Chung Eui-yong had a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on the morning of August 6 and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including the ROK-U.S. Alliance and Korean Peninsula issues.

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Outcome of 11th Korea-Kazakhstan Policy Consultation

On the afternoon of August 4, Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Yeo Seung-bae held the virtual 11th Korea-Kazakhstan Policy Consultation meeting with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Nuryshev Shakhrat. They had an extensive exchange of opinions on issues of mutual interest including bilateral relations, substantive cooperation, multilateral and international cooperation, and the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister stressed the importance of trust and confidence and win-win cooperation during the 11th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, at the 11th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, stressed the importance of strategic trust and confidence and win-win cooperation among major powers, advocated for COVID-19 response, and promoted sustainable recovery using BCG Economy Model.

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