Chung holds bilateral talks with top diplomats in Sweden, Bulgaria and KBS WORLD
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Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong held separate bilateral talks with his Swedish and Bulgarian counterparts in Paris to discuss ways to promote relations between their nations.
Chung met with Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde and Bulgarian Foreign Minister Teodora Genchovska on Tuesday alongside the Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum.
According to Seoul’s foreign ministers, Chung and Linde agreed to strengthen cooperation in the areas of information technology, science and startups.
Chung expressed appreciation for Sweden’s active contribution to Seoul’s peace efforts and agreed to maintain close communication to promote security cooperation.
In the meeting with the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, Chung asked for Bulgaria’s consideration and support for involving South Korean companies in the country’s infrastructure projects.
He also asked for Bulgaria’s support for South Korea’s bid to host the 2030 World Exhibition in Busan. The two sides exchanged views on regional issues, including the Ukraine crisis, and agreed to cooperate in the UN.
Minister Chung also held separate bilateral talks with top diplomats in India, Romania and Greece during his trip to Paris.