Trump Tells President Lee He Will Play Necessary Role for Progress on Korean Peninsula Issues

President Lee Jae-myung held discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump during the official dinner of the G7 Summit, covering topics including the South Korea-U.S. alliance, the situation in the Middle East, and issues on the Korean Peninsula. During the conversation, President Trump expressed a strong commitment to President Lee, stating, "I will play the necessary role to facilitate progress on Korean Peninsula issues."

President Lee, who sat next to President Trump at the official dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on June 16 (local time), conveyed his welcome regarding the conclusion of the U.S.-Iran peace agreement, according to a briefing by Oh Hyun-ju, the Third Deputy Director of the National Security Office.

President Lee specifically congratulated President Trump on the fact that the bilateral peace agreement was reached on his birthday, and commended President Trump's efforts toward establishing peace in the Middle East and resolving the Iranian nuclear issue.

During the dialogue, President Lee and President Trump shared the view on the importance of free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. They also discussed expectations that the restoration of stability and peace in the Middle East would lead to stabilized oil prices and economic recovery.

President Lee also addressed the Korean Peninsula as a key agenda item, expressing his hope for President Trump's continued interest and engagement to ensure the establishment of sustainable peace on the peninsula, following the developments in the Middle East. President Trump expressed a broad interest in the long geopolitical history of the Korean Peninsula and the current state of inter-Korean relations.

Third Deputy Director Oh Hyun-ju reported that President Trump expressed a strong will, stating, "I will play the necessary role to facilitate progress on Korean Peninsula issues." President Trump further added that he would contemplate ways to contribute to peace on the Korean Peninsula and stated that he would communicate closely with President Lee on the matter.

The leaders of South Korea and the U.S. also exchanged views on ways to expand mutually beneficial cooperation in sectors such as shipbuilding, and reached a consensus on the importance of South Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation based on the robust South Korea-U.S. alliance.

Furthermore, Deputy Director Oh stated that President Trump praised President Lee as a "strong leader," expressing his expectation that the two leaders would be able to contribute to peace and security in the region and on the Korean Peninsula together.

"Following the dinner the previous day, the two leaders also held a conversation after a commemorative photo session at the welcoming ceremony for invited nations held on this day. They have confirmed their special rapport and trust through multiple interactions during the official dinner and the G7 Summit," said Deputy Director Oh.
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